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Somebody’s Daughter

Megan Norris & Moyra Major
Forced Adoption
Australia
Mental Health
Systemic Human Rights Violations
Trauma
Adoption
True Crime
Moral Danger
Crimes
Journalism
Stolen Babies
Adoption Legislation
Societal Pressures
Adoption Practices
Stigma and Shame
Pregnancy
Lily Arthur
Origins Australia
Family Dynamics
Identity

150,000 stolen babies - The truth behind the crimes Australia tried to hide

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True Crime

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In the final episode of the season, Megan and Moyra are joined by the Honorable Naheem Mushin, former Family Court Justice of 21 years, who was appointed by the Attorney General to head the committee investigating the practice of forced adoption and ... more

Rosalie Wilson shares her own unique experience, firstly living in a home where her mother adopted other children. She recalls how her mother had given birth to two girls (herself & her sister), but instead wanted boys - so she simply decided to adop... more

Megan & Moyra are joined by Sophia Fletcher, who was forcibly adopted during this period.

Born in Brisbane in 1962, she was removed from her birth mother - who she has never found despite 40 years of searching. She speculates that her mother may ha... more

In 1969, Queensland teenager Dianne Wells was in love and dreaming of a happy new life with her first boyfriend where she’d have children and a home of her own.

Tragically, those dreams came crashing down when the sixteen-year-old discovered she wa... more

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Recent Guests

Honorable Naheem Mushin
Former Family Court Justice with 21 years of experience
Episode: Episode 7: Hon Justice Mushin
Lily Arthur
CEO of Origins Australia and advocate for adoption issues
Origins Australia
Episode: Episode 7: Hon Justice Mushin
Rosalie Wilson
A woman forced to give up her child, who shares her experiences as a young girl in a home that adopted and returned children.
Episode: Episode 6: Rosalie Wilson
Sophia Fletcher
Adoptee sharing her story of searching for her birth mother and her life experiences
Episode: Episode 5: Sophia Fletcher
Megan Norris
Co-host who engages in dialogues shedding light on adoption issues.
Somebody's Daughter
Episode: Episode 2: Lily Arthur

Hosts

Megan Norris
Award-winning journalist and co-host who engages in dialogues shedding light on adoption issues, with a focus on crime and injustice.
Moira Major
Veteran radio host and co-host of Somebody's Daughter.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#92
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#161
New Zealand/True Crime

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Episode 6: Rosalie Wilson
Q: Did your parents come and visit you at any time throughout the four months of or contact you?
No. My mother did, however. She told me she approached the department and asked if she could adopt my son.
Episode 6: Rosalie Wilson
Q: What was it like for you going home without a baby, especially when you've been sent baby clothes?
It was horrific. Yeah, you shut down. I think I disassociated when my son was born.
Episode 5: Sophia Fletcher
Q: Did you go on to have a family yourself, Sophia?
No, I didn't, and I think a lot of that was because of what happened to me.
Episode 2: Lily Arthur
Q: What was the phrase that you used so beautifully before? What was your crime that they actually said you were exposed to?
Lily recalls her crime was defined as being exposed to 'moral danger.'
Episode 2: Lily Arthur
Q: How did the police know that you were pregnant?
Lily suspects someone from her workplace tipped off the police.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Somebody’s Daughter

What is Somebody’s Daughter about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the deeply emotional and often traumatic experiences surrounding Australia's history of forced adoptions, the content explores narratives of individuals impacted by this practice, delving into their personal stories and the broader systemic injustices involved. The conversations highlight the pain, shame, and mental health ramifications faced by mothers and adoptees alike, offering a lens into both historical and contemporary issues relating to forced adoptions, societal pressures, and psychological trauma. All episodes aim to shed light on tomes, advocate for justice, and raise awareness about a painful chapter of Australia's past.

What sets this content apart is its blend of personal storytelling with factual discussions abou... more

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2. Lily Arthur
3. Rosalie Wilson
4. Sophia Fletcher
5. Megan Norris

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