Show Notes
A proud Yorta Yorta Tunnarong woman, Ange is Aunty to many in the MSIR community. After an especially tough time and several rehab attempts, she’s ready to make big changes.
*Aboriginal listeners are advised this episode contains the name of a person who is deceased*
Episode contains: overdose death, coarse language
Credits Host - Kerin Featuring - Angela Producer/ Editor/ Interviewer - Michelle Ransom-Hughes Co-Host recording - Shelley Cogger Mix Assistance - Dylan Ransom-Hughes
Theme - Jen Anderson
Thanks to: Shelley, Nico, Simon, Jen, Dylan, Sophie, Jaye, Jon and all the staff and clients at the MSIR who have supported this independent project.
Recorded in 2022 on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Jagera land.
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