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Judged: A Mother's Love

BBC Sounds
Illegal Adoption
Motherhood
Domestic Abuse
St. Patrick's Guild
Catholic Church
David Challen
Sally Challen
Unmarried Mothers Alliance
Coercive Control
Dublin
Eamonn De Valera Jr.
James Foley
Legal Cases
Identity
Republic Of Ireland
Ireland
Northern Ireland
UK Legal System
Journalism
Syria

Motherhood can feel full of judgement - sometimes over the smallest decisions, sometimes over the ones that change everything. But what happens when the stakes couldn't be higher?

In Judged: A Mother's Love, Katie Bridget Murphy explores three extraordinary stories of mothers facing impossible choices - choices that shaped birth, everyday life, and even death. These decisions didn't just transfor... more

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In the final episode of Judged: A Mother’s Love, Diane Foley faces an extraordinary dilemma: to meet - and possibly forgive - one of the men who contributed to her son’s murder. Hers becomes a deeply personal act by a mother that inspires wider conve... more

Katie Bridget Murphy meets Diane Foley, whose son Jim - a freelance journalist – is kidnapped when reporting from Syria. Diane is told by government officials to stay silent, but as months pass and hope fades, she decides to take action. From private... more

In this episode, Katie Bridget Murphy explores the landmark case that tested how the law views coercive control. Through interviews with David Challen, solicitor Harriet Wistrich and coercive control expert Emma Katz, this story reveals the barriers ... more

Katie Bridget Murphy explores the story of Sally Challen - a mother who killed her husband after decades of coercive control. Through her son David Challen’s testimony, as well as expert insight, this episode reveals the hidden patterns of psychologi... more

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Recent Guests

Harriet Wistrich
Solicitor and CEO of the Centre for Women's Justice
Episode: 4. When Silence Breaks
David Challen
Son of Sally Challen and witness to her struggles
Episode: 3. The Bird In the Cage
Sally Challen
Mother charged with the murder of her husband Richard
Episode: 3. The Bird In the Cage
Dr. Emma Katz
Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University
Episode: 3. The Bird In the Cage
Patrick FitzSymons
An actor from Northern Ireland uncovering the realities of his illegal adoption
Episode: 2. All Lies Take Their Toll
Cailin Hogan
Journalist who has written about Ireland's institutions for women and babies
Episode: 2. All Lies Take Their Toll
Dr Olivia Dee
Researcher and testimony facilitator specializing in women's experiences in Northern Ireland's institutions
Episode: 2. All Lies Take Their Toll
Kaylin Hogan
Author of the book Republic of Shame
Episode: 1. Tip of the Iceberg

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Katie Bridget Murphy
Filmmaker, writer, and mother from Belfast, known for her focus on motherhood and social justice issues.

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#47
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Apple Podcasts
#159
Ireland/True Crime

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2. All Lies Take Their Toll
Q: How does that make you feel?
Patrick expresses feelings of resentment regarding his withheld birthright to know his origins.
2. All Lies Take Their Toll
Q: What does he do now?
Patrick contemplates how to proceed with his discoveries about his illegal adoption and the implications for himself and others.
3. The Bird In the Cage
Q: What events led to Sally's actions against her husband?
Sally experienced years of coercive control and abuse from her husband, Richard, which contributed to her tragic decision to confront him with a hammer, ultimately leading to his death.
6. Moral Courage
Q: Can you tell me, Diane, what it took for you personally to actually be open to forgiving Alexander Coty?
Diane shared that her faith and belief in a merciful God influenced her willingness to consider forgiveness.
6. Moral Courage
Q: Did you ever feel hatred and anger towards those that had done this to Jim?
Diane expressed a significant anger towards her government, feeling ignored regarding the situation of her son and the hostage policy.

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Exploring the complexity and challenges of motherhood, this series focuses on extraordinary real-life stories of mothers who make deeply impactful choices amidst societal pressures and personal turmoil. Through poignant narratives, the series addresses themes of coercive control, illegal adoption, and the intersection of personal tragedy with broader legal and societal challenges. It features powerful testimonies, expert insights, and explores how maternal decisions resonate beyond family dynamics to influence societal norms and legal reforms. The emotional weight and moral courage these mothers display, as they navigate harrowing circumstances, resonate deeply, prompting listeners to reconsider the judgments placed on motherhood.

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3. Sally Challen
4. Dr. Emma Katz
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7. Dr Olivia Dee
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