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This week's episode discusses the history of Magdalen Asylums (also called Magdalen Laundries) in England and Ireland. Focus lies primarily on the history of these laundries in Ireland. Find out how and why these asylums started, how many there were of them in England and Ireland, and what finally brought them to a close.

My primary source for this episode is the book Do Penance or Perish by Frances Finnegan, an article by the Justice for Magdalenes Research, and various other online sources. All sources will be listed at the end of the episode transcript.

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This week's episode features the story of "Tammy," a survivor of Goodna/Wolston Park Mental Hospital, in her own words. The focus of her story lies in the aftermath of her time spent in institutions and how her hospitalization has affected the rest of her life.

Trigger warnings for this episode include the use of explicit, outdated, and ableist language; mention of suicide and self-harm; and strong themes of physical, psychological, and sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

If you are having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, help is available. In the U.S., dial 9-8-8. For a list of international suicide hotlines, please consult here: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/

The story from this episode is taken from the book Goodna Girls by Adele Chynoweth.

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This week's episode tells the story of Jean, who later went by Erin, and her experience at multiple adolescent treatment facilities in Queensland, including Goodna/Wolston Park Mental Hospital. She also discusses the lasting effects her childhood had on her life.

Trigger warnings for this episode include mention of sexual abuse, physical abuse, psychological abuse, drug abuse, and death by suicide.

The primary source for this episode is the book Goodna Girls by Adele Chynoweth.

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