On Alex’s 34th birthday she felt like her life was spiralling out of control. Her career as a filmmaker was hanging by a thread, she was living with her parents and she was questioning her sexuality. Then she received the news that she was facing premature infertility...

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SPUN: True Stories Told in the Territory is a live storytelling event that showcases some of the extraordinary people and stories that make up the Northern Territory. Popping up at different venues across Darwin, working with a range of partner organisations with a different theme each time, SPUN brings to light stories from diverse backgrounds.

Alex's story was told at our event at the Michael Long Centre on International Women's Day in 2019 where the theme was BACKBONE.

Storyteller: Alex Edmonson

Producer: Johanna Bell

Audio + Editing: Ryan McArthur

Photography: Helen Orr

Presenting Partner: The Office for Gender Equity and Diversity

Supporting Partners: Darwin International Airport and StoryProjects