Troubled Waters

Episode 5: State of mind

Troubled Waters

Show Notes

Content warning: This episode contains discussions of substance use and domestic violence.

Uncovering Louisa’s journal, entries are discovered from the months leading up to her tragic passing. Amidst her struggles, a further mystery emerges surrounding the whereabouts of her Mother’s cherished bird. As Louisa’s mental state during this period is explored further, questions arise about the circumstances leading to her untimely demise.

If you have any information regarding the death of Louisa Ioannidis, please email [email protected].

In this episode, one of the contributors is referred to as ‘Nurse Helen,’ reflecting how she was known to the family and described in the media at the time. She does not provide medical advice in this episode.

If you need any support regarding any of the topics raised in this podcast, please reach out to services such as Lifeline on 131114, 1800 Respect or the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491. Listeners outside of Australia should refer to their local services.

Additional links: Red Rose Foundation (Betty Taylor): https://www.redrosefoundation.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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