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Donna Ockenden, midwife

Desert Island Discs

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Reflections of a Troubled Childhood

This chapter delves into the speaker's early life in Aberdare, South Wales, marked by economic hardship and parental sacrifices. It highlights the struggles faced by their family, including a father's dedication to work and a mother's unresolved trauma, which shaped household dynamics. The narrative captures the complexities of familial love, the impact of trauma on relationships, and significant life changes that influenced the speaker's identity.

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