
Dear Jane
This is Jane’s story about her experience of what she believed as a teenager to be a loving relationship in an Auckland church community during the 1990s. It was a sexual relationship with a man who was not only ten years her senior, but also her youth group leader. Now, 30 years on and with help from award-winning author and podcast producer Noelle McCarthy, Jane is trying to connect the dots between her stolen youth and the guilt, shame and trauma she’s carried since.
For Jane, this journey is about finding answers and ultimately a sense of peace. To do that, she sets out to come face to face with her abuser and take her power back.
Dear Jane was made with the support of NZ On Air
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If this series brings up any issues for you there is help available 24-7:
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Youthline - phone 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz
Suicide Crisis Helpline - phone 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)

25 shows · Updated Semiweekly
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