This episode comes to you unfiltered from Longreach, Australia, as I share some insights from the wild west of Queensland... One thing I have realized so far on my 3000km solo road trip is who I should be falling In Love with.... It's no secret, it's ME.

When we truly love ourselves, we will never feel lonely. Self-love is without ego, it is pure and the one thing we all need to get better at.

We've all likely been told sometime that loving yourself is important, but do we really know what that means or the extent to which it can bring healing, a sense of wholeness and true happiness?

I can't stress enough how important it is to truly 'get' this message as it brings with it emotional freedom, a sense of true connection that will never leave you feeling lonely and it pours love into your heart and soul like you have never felt before...

This is one journey you will want to take sooner than later in life, both to Longreach and to your own heart!

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NOTE - This is not meant to be advice, it is purely for suggestion, education, and entertainment and should not be replaced with professional assistance.

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This is the incredible story of a young 21-year-old midwifery student, Lyn Bailey, who was tasked to wisk babies away right after they were born so the mothers wouldn't see the newborn... Lyn Bailey is a mother of 4, grandmother of 8 and was a Midwife for nearly 50 years. She studied Midwifery in 1969 in St Margarets Hospital in Darlinghurst, Sydney, Australia.

St Margarets Hospital in those years was a teaching hospital of obstetrics and midwifery and it was also a place where unwed, pregnant, single young girls were sent from all over Australia to 'discreetly' give birth and be forced, coerced, or unlawfully forced into adopting their babies. In those days if you were a woman under the age of 21, parents or guardians could override the wishes of the woman to keep a baby and so the babies were forcibly adopted in most cases. This period of time between about 1969-1972 is known as the 'Forced Adoption Era' where nearly 10,000 babies were adopted.

Lyn shares the incredible story of her role in the hospital's birthing procedures, how she defied the rules to help the young women through their trauma and she discusses the scars this role left on her soul.

What absolutely blows my mind about this story, is Lyn was working in St Margarets Hospital when I (Janelle) was born. Lyn may have held me in her arms, it's a likelihood that I find deeply profound. I am mystified by this connection in my story. Thank you Lyn for being so brave and helping the chains of pain and hurt heal. I appreciate you and am so grateful to have shared your story.

You can find out more about Lyn's coaching business and connect with her here https://lyn-bailey.com/

Please share your story, speak up, and seek help should you find this upsetting in any way. Remember there is always someone to help.

With love and gratitude,

Janelle Manton

In this heartfelt episode of Adopted, A Mother's Story Part 3, Barbara D. Hayward - Who has over 40 years experience as a Practical Mystic, Spiritual Advisor, Clairvoyant/Medium, who specializes in the area of Law of Attraction and all things metaphysical, Author, Inspirational Spiritual Speaker, Spiritual Business Mentor, and Workshop Facilitator. Barbara is a Podcaster and is also a woman who in 1969 had a baby taken against her will and adopted.

Barbara shares her journey through the wilderness of emotions she has experienced since she was 16 years old when her Adoption story began. She openly shares her emotional struggles and triumphs, through to finding her firstborn son.

Barbara encourages every mother and child to keep searching for each other... It's time to let the healing begin...

NOTE: Some parts of this interview have a very slight internet/wifi lag, but how cool we can still talk with an ocean between us.

If you feel triggered or emotional after this episode, please seek professional consultation, and chat with a trusted friend or family member about your feelings.

*The suggestions in this episode are not meant to replace professional guidance. You choose what is right for you.

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With Love, Janelle