In this episode, Debby shares her life story, beginning with her adoption at birth and her upbringing in a loving family. She reflects on her parenting style, which contrasts with her own upbringing and the importance of connection and playfulness with her children. Debby discusses the challenges she faced as a mother, including her experiences with pregnancy and her children's health. She talks openly about the complexities of family dynamics and the emotional bonds that shape her life.

Transcript

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In this episode, Donna shares her personal journey from her childhood in Derby to becoming a mother through adoption. She reflects on her upbringing, the challenges of conceiving, and the emotional process of adopting her daughter, Destiny. Donna discusses the immediate connection she felt with Destiny and her experiences as a single mother, emphasising the importance of being a positive role model and fostering a strong bond with her daughter.

For more information about the Mother's Voice and the wider project Nightlight Lullabies, please visit https://www.murmurationarts.co.uk/nightlight_derby/

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In this episode, Niamh shares her journey from childhood to motherhood, reflecting on her experiences, the challenges she faced, and the transformative power of becoming a parent. She discusses the importance of music in her life and her children's lives, emphasising how it fosters emotional connections and learning. Niamh also highlights the isolation that can come with becoming a mother before many of her friends and the need to savour every moment with her children as they grow up.

For more information about the Mother's Voice and the wider project Nightlight Lullabies, please visit https://www.murmurationarts.co.uk/nightlight_derby/

Transcription available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hbk8Hih_gaP6vhINuHLeDSCk4QUBx_0K/view?usp=drive_link

Hello podcast listeners, It's Marion here ...

This is just a short note to say that the Mother's voice will be taking a short break whilst we record and edit more interviews.

If you like what we've made so far please let us know, we'd love to hear from you! And please feel free to share these episodes with anyone you think might appreciate them as it really helps the podcast grow.

Hopefully we'll be back in a couple of months with more tales of motherhood from around the world.

So from everyone at the mothers voice podcast team - bye for now.

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