Young, pregnant, unwed. What happened next is one of the most shameful periods in Australian history. Amelia Oberhardt speaks to two women who experienced a forced adoption – a broad term used to describe the various ways women were coerced into giving up their baby.
Di Sheehan and Lily Arthur explain how stigma and a flawed system altered the course of their lives.
If you would like to share your story, email secretswekeep@sca.com.au
Forced Adoption Support Service: 1800 21 03 13
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Nest of Traitors - Episode 7 - Honey badger
Nest of Traitors - Episode 6 - The suspects
Nest of Traitors - Episode 5 - Looking for moles
Nest of Traitors - Episode 4 - Cold War Warriors
Nest of Traitors - Episode 3 - Welcome to Woomera
Nest of Traitors - Episode 2 - Fabric of nightmares
Nest of Traitors - Episode 1 - Operation Liver
Introducing Nest of Traitors
The next Australian secret
Shame, Lies & Family - Your Stories
Shame, Lies & Family - Finding your family
Shame, Lies & Family - Repeat or repair
Shame, Lies & Family - The abortion raid
Shame, Lies & Family - Coming home
Shame, Lies & Family - Ghost Kingdom
Shame, Lies & Family - Where do I come from?
Shame, Lies & Family - In the child’s best interest
Shame, Lies & Family - Welcome to Cairns
Shame, Lies & Family - Finding Michael
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