⚖️SURVIVOR STORIES⚖️-Damien Linnane was sentenced to two years in prison in November 2015 for crimes that were described as an act of vigilantism. He is the author of the crime novel Scarred, the illustrator of the book This Is Ear Hustle, the editor of the prison journal Paper Chained and the host of the podcast Broken Chains. He lives in Newcastle where he works primarily as an archivist.

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-My name is Jacob Little, and I decided to start a podcast for Survivors. -When I say Survivors, what I mean is Survivors of child abuse, institutional child abuse... -Survivors of addiction, Survivors of the prison system and Survivors of domestic violence. -I am Survivor of abuse, with a lived experience of the prison system, intergenerational trauma and also know firsthand what it's like to lose a parent to the system. -I have also learned to thrive and am grateful everyday to be in a position to support others who have lived, or are living, through the same things. -I love my life today. I stay out of trouble and understand why I ended up in that lifestyle.I've reunited with my father who I lost when I was 10 to the system, I've overcome addiction. I train everyday, I take care of my health and I'm working daily to see change in the world. -I started this podcast after being humbled and inspired by many other Survivor stories, and hearing how people have found healing, justice and peace after what they lived through. -This is a safe and supportive space for Survivors and those that support them. -Listen, speak up, tune in. -I know how many have Lived Experience here ans the inner battle, and the trauma that needs overcome. -Let's work together to create a safer place for children and Survivors, and to see these courageous people's stories shared and fully heard. -If you would like to tell your story, hit me up, likewise if you know someone who wants to share. -Let's see Survivors listened to, laws changed to protect our vulnerable - and our community stand together to make this right.