*A warning that this episode contains scenes of domestic violence and may not be suitable for everyone. Discretion is advised.
The voices were loud. They always were. Once more he had come home long after dinner. Drunk. Always drunk.
Freedom 1964 by Lyn Mitchell
I have lived for 70 years and for 60 of those years, I have lived with the knowledge I was not wanted. In the post-war environment, it was not politically or religiously correct to be pregnant before marriage. My mother tried to get rid of me but I needed to be born. Life for the Kyte Family was harsh.
70-year-old University student, Lyn Mitchell has a Diploma of Professional Writing. Her need to write her story led her to this phase of her life. She has been published in Morning Bell Magazine.
You can find Lyn on Twitter @LauraLyn
Acknowledgements:
Memoria is written, produced, edited and presented by Nat V.
Lyn Mitchell’s short story, Freedom 1964 is written and read by Lyn. The story is edited by Nat V.
Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions, “Periodicals” and “The Envelope”.
Illustrations by Peta Manning. Her book, See Me Doodle, is out now.
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Smashing plate by ikbenraar
Girl breathing by AderuMoro
human run in sneakers by scriotxstudios
Girl crying softly by thatkellytrna
Girl trying to cry quietly by 11linda
breathing running girl by arnaud coutancier
Footsteps in puddles by InspectorJ
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