Ep 3: Bloodlines

“When they said that I was coming to prison at the watch house, I got to speak to my mum. She was in prison before me and she said just go up to these people and tell them that I’m her daughter and everything will be okay.”

What’s it like to be in prison with your mum? And what’s it like to be a mum in prison? You’ll find out in this episode, all about family.

Bloodlines is the third episode of BIRDS EYE VIEW, a magazine-style podcast that gives you a new perspective on women in prison. BIRDS EYE VIEW was co-created with women inside the Darwin Correctional Centre and is presented by StoryProjects.

Feature storyteller: Tegan

Poetry: Kirsten, Yasmin and Kiara

Contributions: Sylvia, Noelene, Kaye, Aimee, Kelly-Anne, Bianca, Trisha, Kiara, Brooklyn, Taise, Rocket, Deanne, Jessica, Naomi, Serafina, Julie, Tegan, Joan, Philomena, Yasmin, Sofi, Kirsty-Louise, Jessee, Beccy, Gillian, Karen, Kym, Tara and Ashley.

Executive production: Johanna Bell

Production: Cinnamon Nippard, Leah Sanderson and Johanna Bell

Mixing: Hamish Robertson from Tall Tale Audio

Music coordination: Ben Andrews

Theme music: 'Worth It' by Caiti Baker

Featuring music by: Bat Hazzard, Sietta and Caiti Baker (full music credits)

Online production: Jess Ong

Legal advice: Kathryn Wilson

Graphic and web design: Celia Neilson

Please note that this podcast contains material that may be disturbing, especially for survivors of trauma. Aboriginal and Torres Strait people are advised that the story may contain the names and voices of people who have passed away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.