In this podcast, Clare sits down with our New Beginnings Programme Coordinator, Matthew, to discuss Life Laundry: what it is, where the inspiration comes from and the effects he has seen it have on our families.

Clare then interviews six parents who have all attended Life Laundry to hear their views and learn what it has meant to them.

"Ivy" is a mum who is a regular attendee who has moved through New Beginnings and Life Laundry to be a pillar of support to others.

"Leigh" is a new attendee who always brings her notepad and pen to each session, eager to learn as she navigates her journey of discovery and growth.

"Jade" is an attendee who despite having anxiety about appearing on the podcast took her new fledgling confidence to exceed her own expectations and pass on her wisdom to other parents.

"Bella" is a long standing attendee who originally struggled with the group makeup due to issues around trust but who has learned to embrace sessions and in turn, become the voice of wisdom herself.

"Ethel" is a mum who reflects on how Life Laundry has helped her at home with her kids and herself.

The returning "Janice" was featured in our Timeline podcast and as a regular attendee of Life Laundry reflects on how the sessions help her manage her emotions as well as help her learn to forgive herself and others.

We hope that this podcast is informative, inspiring and enjoyable and we look forward to helping our parents explain their reality of their pain and struggles within the child protection system.

All names are pseudonyms to protect the identities of our participants.