The voices were loud. They always were. Once more he had come home long after dinner. Drunk. Always drunk.*A warning that this episode contains scenes of domestic violence and may not be suitable for everyone. Discretion is advised. Freedom 1964 by Lyn Mitchell

I have lived for 70 years and for 60 of those years, I have lived with the knowledge I was not wanted. In the post-war environment, it was not politically or religiously correct to be pregnant before marriage. My mother tried to get rid of me but I needed to be born. Life for the Kyte Family was harsh.

70-year-old University student, Lyn Mitchell has a Diploma of Professional Writing. Her need to write her story led her to this phase of her life. She has been published in Morning Bell Magazine. 

You can find Lyn on Twitter @LauraLyn

 

Memoria is written,  produced, edited and presented by Nat V.

Lyn Mitchell's short story, Freedom 1964 is written and read by Lyn. The story is edited by Nat V.

Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions,   "Periodicals" and "The Envelope".

Illustrations by Peta Manning. Her book, See Me Doodle, is out now.

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<h3><em><strong>*A warning that this episode contains scenes of domestic violence and may not be suitable for everyone. Discretion is advised.&nbsp;</strong></em></h3>
<h3>Freedom 1964 by Lyn Mitchell</h3>
<p class="p1">I have lived for 70 years and for 60 of those years, I have lived with the knowledge I was not wanted. In the post-war environment, it was not politically or religiously correct to be pregnant before marriage. My mother tried to get rid of me but I needed to be born. Life for the Kyte Family was harsh.</p>
<p class="p1"><em>70-year-old University student, Lyn Mitchell has a Diploma of Professional Writing. Her need to write her story led her to this phase of her life. She has been published in Morning Bell Magazine.&nbsp;</em></p>
<p><em>You can find Lyn on Twitter @LauraLyn</em></p>
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<p>Memoria is written, &nbsp;produced, edited and presented by <a href="http://natalievella.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nat V</a>.</p>
<p>Lyn Mitchell's short story, <em>Freedom 1964</em>&nbsp;is written and read by Lyn. The story is edited by Nat V.</p>
<p>Music in this episode is by <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blue Dot Sessions</a>, &nbsp;&nbsp;"Periodicals" and "The Envelope".</p>
<p>Illustrations by Peta Manning. Her book, <a href="http://www.blurb.com/b/7781362-see-me-doodle" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">See Me Doodle</a>, is out now.</p>

Inspired by flash fiction and the narrative non-fiction form, Memoria is a show which explores slices of life; moments in time that have transformed people and shaped who they have become. Whether it was the moment leaving a destructive relationship or the joy of discovering the taste of Wizz Fizz sugar packets, these 400-word snapshots will be adapted into audio stories with actors, music, and sound.

Hosted by Nat V with illustrations by Peta Manning.

Memoria is a podcast about memories. Stories about the moments that shape us and how memories change over time.

Memoria

Memoria is a literature podcast. Flash memoir, submitted by writers, is adapted into audio stories using sound effects and music to immerse listeners.  Stories are about the moments that shape us; moments in time that have transformed who we are. Inspired by flash fiction and the narrative non-fiction form.

Whether it is the moment you leave a destructive relationship or the joy of discovering the taste of Wizz Fizz, these snapshots are adapted into audio stories with actors, music, and sound effects. Hosted by Natalie Vella and featuring illustrations by Peta Manning with guest actors, writers and producers.

<p>Memoria is a literature podcast. Flash memoir, submitted by writers, is adapted into audio stories using sound effects and music to immerse listeners.&nbsp; Stories are about the moments that shape us; moments in time that have transformed who we are. Inspired by flash fiction and the narrative non-fiction form.</p>
<p>Whether it is the moment you leave a destructive relationship or the joy of discovering the taste of Wizz Fizz, these snapshots are adapted into audio stories with actors, music, and sound effects. Hosted by <a href="http://natalievella.com/">Natalie Vella</a> and featuring illustrations by Peta Manning with guest actors, writers and producers.</p>

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