A Mother & Baby Home Survivor Shares her Story

Today Clodagh is joined by Shirley who very bravely shares her Unspoken with us. Shirley grew up in 1970s rural Ireland where at the tender age of 15, she fell pregnant, and as a result, was sent to a Mother and Baby Home. Shirley speaks to Clodagh today about what this experience was like for her, including the shock, the shame, the loneliness, and ultimately the incredible heartbreak of being separated from her much loved baby. Follow Shirley on Instagram @shirleykeeganwellness Today’s podcast is very proudly sponsored by award-winning Irish skincare brand, Ella & Jo Cosmetics. Ella & Jo are dedicated to creating high-quality, luxurious skincare products that actually deliver results, and that create magic moments in your day. Find your skin confidence again by shopping Ella & Jo’s beautiful products on www.ellaandjo.ie using discount code UNSPOKEN for 15% off.RESOURCES:Counselling Service for Former Residents of Mother and Baby Homes - HSE.iegov.ie - Mother and Baby and County Home Institutions (www.gov.ie)gov.ie - Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation (www.gov.ie)Self Compassion Resources:Book: Self Compassion. The proven power of being kind to yourself (Kristin Neff)Workbook: The Mindful Self Compassion Workbook (Kristin Neff)Resources - Self-CompassionSelf-Compassion Self-Help Resources - Information Sheets & Workbooks (health.wa.gov.au)Developing Self-Compassion for Beginners - The Wellness Society | Self-Help, Therapy and Coaching Tools Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to Unspoken, the podcast that highlights experiences that are all too common but rarely discussed. I am Dr Clodagh Campbell, The Wellness Psychologist, and I feel very passionately about speaking the Unspoken to remove the taboo and shame that so often surrounds our experiences and internal worlds.  For each episode of Unspoken I am joined by someone who would like to uncover their unspoken story with us, in order to help themselves, but also to help others. Episodes will mirror the therapy process, cultivating a listening experience where those tuning in will feel like they have a fly on the wall vantage of these unspoken, often taboo topics, that are actually far more common than we might care to admit or realise.Episodes will conclude with me sharing my expert advice on how those listening who relate to this Unspoken can care for themselves and lower the distress they or a loved one may be experiencing, for we all have our Unspokens, and now is the time for us break through the shame and taboo that has always held us back Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.