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MAA Campaign update

Taken: Experiences of Forced Adoption

Taken: Experiences of Forced Adoption offers an essential and contemporary perspective, providing a poignant exploration of forced adoption, revealing its ongoing impact on countless lives and detail’s why the UK Government must act to offer an apology for its part in the practice. Discover a ground-breaking exploration of forced adoption that combines heartfelt personal stories with an urgent call for justice. This essential read not … Continue reading Taken: Experiences of Forced Adoption

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Diocese of Carlisle statement

The Diocese of Carlisle has issued a response to the recent press coverage of events at St. Monica’s, Kendal. The following statement from the Diocese of Carlisle has been issued following accounts received from Mr Stephen Hindley about historical abuse suffered by his wife, Judith, and which focus on the Diocese of Carlisle’s former St Monica’s Maternity home. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr … Continue reading Diocese of Carlisle statement

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St Monica’s, Kendal

‘My wife killed herself over church-home trauma’ In 2006 Stephen Hindley’s wife Judith killed herself close to where her baby son was buried. He believes the “Dickensian” treatment she received at a church-run home for unmarried mothers in the 1960s and the lifelong trauma of the death of her son there, led to her suicide. “I’m going to tell you something – and when I … Continue reading St Monica’s, Kendal

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