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The Girls Who Were Sent Away

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Seeking Empowerment in Confinement

This chapter explores the oppressive history of maternity homes in the 1970s through the journey of a 15-year-old named Neva and her father. It highlights the girls' fight for identity and empowerment, culminating in the discovery of witchcraft as a tool for reclaiming control over their lives.

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