Bonfires: difficult to start and great while they last. But just three months after his 22nd birthday, Joel Wilkins* learnt, that putting them out is not so easy. *Pseudonym Story: Alyssa Martin An Emotional History of the Illawarra story
Author: Marcus O'Donnell
Zachary Bryant spent his school years dealing with homophobia and bullying. For a long time, those experiences made him too afraid to declare his sexuality. Even coming out to his own mother was a difficult and frightening decision. Story: Aideen Weingarth An Emotional History of the Illawarra story
The surf can be more dangerous than people expect. In the past three years, three people have drowned at Fairy Meadow Beach, Wollongong. 21-year-old George Matchett was one of them. The 23rd of March 2012, marks one year to the day, and two of his closest friends revisit their pain. Music: Anthea Jirgens- “Smiling Saves Lives” in memory of George Matchett Story: Alice Matthews An Emotional History of the Illawarra story
A woman recalls her marriage and eventual separation from her ex-husband. She talks about the difficulty of being married to an alcoholic and the heartache of having to walk out with three children. Music written by Thiago Liborio Marciano & Richard Thomas Pound Music performed by Thiago Liborio Marciano, Richard Thomas Pound and Elliot York Cameron Story: Elliot Cameron An Emotional History of the Illawarra story