This is Jane’s story about her experience of what she believed as a teenager to be a loving relationship in an Auckland church community during the 1990s. It was a sexual relationship with a man who was not only ten years her senior, but also her youth group leader. Now, 30 years on and with help from award-winning author and podcast producer Noelle McCarthy, Jane is trying to connect the dots between her stolen youth and the guilt, shame and trauma she’s carried since.
For Jane, this journey is about finding answers and ultimately a sense of peace. To do that, she sets out to come face to face with her abuser and take her power back.
Dear Jane was made with the support of NZ On Air
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This is Jane’s story about her experience of what she believed as a teenager to be a loving relationship in an Auckland church community during the 1990s. It was a sexual relationship with a man who was not only ten years her senior, but also her youth group leader. Now, 30 years on and with help from award-winning author and podcast producer Noelle McCarthy, Jane is trying to connect the dots between her stolen youth and the guilt, shame and trauma she’s carried since.
For Jane, this journey is about finding answers and ultimately a sense of peace. To do that, she sets out to come face to face with her abuser and take her power back.
Dear Jane was made with the support of NZ On Air
Resources:
If this series brings up any issues for you there is help available 24-7:
Helpline - free call or text 1737
Youthline - phone 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz
Suicide Crisis Helpline - phone 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
Jane’s mum and sister knew that Dan and Jane dated in the 90s, but they only learnt the relationship was sexual in recent years. In this episode we talk to Jane’s family about what they remember of Dan and Jane’s connection and the shock they felt when they found out the full extent of the relationship. We start to see how the effects of this kind of sexual abuse can hurt a whole family. We also hear more about the moment when an already inappropriate relationship crossed a serious line.
Dear Jane was made with the support of NZ On Air
Episode 4 will be out on Monday 18th September, follow now to get it as soon a it drops.
Resources:
If this series brings up any issues for you there is help available 24-7:
Helpline - free call or text 1737
Youthline - phone 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz
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Dear Jane
This is Jane’s story about her experience of what she believed as a teenager to be a loving relationship in an Auckland church community during the 1990s. It was a sexual relationship with a man who was not only ten years her senior, but also her youth group leader. Now, 30 years on and with help from award-winning author and podcast producer Noelle McCarthy, Jane is trying to connect the dots between her stolen youth and the guilt, shame and trauma she’s carried since.
For Jane, this journey is about finding answers and ultimately a sense of peace. To do that, she sets out to come face to face with her abuser and take her power back.
Dear Jane was made with the support of NZ On Air
Resources:
If this series brings up any issues for you there is help available 24-7:
Helpline - free call or text 1737
Youthline - phone 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz
Suicide Crisis Helpline - phone 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
