I am Loren Pasquier and you are listening to The Woven Women.

Our first Chapter is called Wāhine, which means woman in Te Reo Māori, Māori language, and it is here, in New Zealand that I met the first four women on this journey.

In this third episode, we hear Janice’s story.

Speaking with a wisdom that only comes from experience, she openly tells us what it was like growing up in New Zealand’s welfare system; stories she hopes will open up conversations on topics that must be addressed.

Despite her painful childhood, Janice came out of it undeniably strong. And her zest for life and the love she has for herself, her daughters and her people make her story even more inspiring.

Warning: This sound portrait touches on sensitive subjects that some people may find uneasy.

Her powerful words are woven together with real-life recordings captured by Janice herself and Loren Pasquier.

Click here to see Janice’s photography portrait.

The four episodes of Wāhine will be released every Thursday for the following month. Make sure you subscribe now, so you get to hear the story of Jahreece next Thursday.

If you want to know more about this initiative and support this journey, our website thewovenwomen.org is a great place to go!

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