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Our bodies hold our stories. We’ve got a medical mystery, a late night tale about addiction and a yarn told in the flesh.
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‘A Collection of Small Plastic Containers’ by Seranna Shutt
Seranna Shutt always wanted to be a mother. However, there came a time where she had to let go of her dreams. This is a story about how our bodies hold love, grief, motivation and anticipation. It was first told at a SPUN event in Palmerston during 2017.
Story Producer: Jess Ong
SPUN is a live storytelling night, presented by StoryProjects, in Darwin. You can hear more live stories on their website.
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‘Portrait of a High-To-Moderate Functioning Alcoholic’ by Courtney Thompson
This is short story about the day to day of addiction.
If this story brought up any strong feelings for you or someone you know, please get in touch with Drug Info on 1300 85 85 84. Or look for the Alcohol and Drug Foundation.
Voice Over: Anna Martin
Sound Recordist: Zacha Rosen
Sound Designer: Matthew Belt
This story was submitted as part of the OutStanding Short Story competition for emerging and established writers in the LGBTQIA+ community in Australia and New Zealand.
Music: ‘No Scrubs’ by TLC, ‘Reset Head’ by Seekae
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‘For the Faint Hearted’ by Madeline Goldberger
There’s a very specific trigger that brings on Madeline Goldberger’s fainting spells. This is a story for the faint hearted.
Supervising Producer: Allison Chan
Music: ‘In Pursuit’ by Purple Planet Music, ‘Noticeably III (feat. Mark Carpenter)’ by The Starry Tides, ‘Documentary’ by A Shamaleuvmusic, ‘Twinkletoes’ by Podington Bear, ‘You Are Not Funny’ by Bortex
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All The Best credits:
Executive Producer: Allison Chan
Victorian State Coordinator: Jordan Fennell
Host: Samantha Groth
Episode Mixer and Compiler: Tegan Nicholls
Community Coordinator: Chloe Gillespie
SYN Community Coordinator: Erin Dick
Social Media Producer: Matilda Fay
Image: Unsplash CC: Rhys