#125 They Stole My Baby; Prisoner of the State - Lily Arthur

At just 16, Lily Arthur’s life was shattered—incarcerated in a Magdalene laundry, shackled during childbirth, and forced to give up her baby. In this gripping episode, she reveals the horrifying truth behind Australia’s forced adoption era and her decades-long battle for justice. Now in her seventies, Lily is still fighting, taking her case to the United Nations to expose one of the country’s darkest secrets. Her story is raw, heartbreaking, and a testament to resilience. 🎧 Don’t miss this powerful conversation Caution: TW https://www.lilyarthur.com/ Follow the podcast https://mtr.bio/onemomentpleasepodcast Onemomentpleasepodcast.com IG: @onemomentpleasepodcast FB: OneMomentPlease Timestamped overview 00:00 "Decades of an Unfinished Life" 09:54 Charged for Moral Danger Misunderstanding 12:01 Magdalena Laundry Exploitation 18:48 Trapped in Routine and Fear 26:29 Traumatic Birth Experience 29:43 Drugged and Dazed: Fragmented Memories 37:25 Adoption Process and Investigation 41:39 Unlawful Consent for Minors 46:54 Rushed Return After Adoption Consent 50:41 Adoption Confidentiality Breach 59:05 "Unyielding Quest for Truth and Justice" 01:04:19 Tracking Down an Angry Adoptee 01:07:23 Reunion with Long-Lost Son 01:14:46 Evidence Hidden in Court Case 01:21:18 Independent Adoption Advocacy Movement 01:25:56 Hijacked Apology Framework Concerns 01:31:14 Overlooked Adoption Support Group Frustration 01:34:29 Stolen Identities, Lost Generations 01:42:37 Aboriginal Child Removal History 01:45:19 "Life Thrown into 'Too Hard' Basket" #ForcedAdoption #JusticeForMothers #HumanRights #AdoptionStories #Resilience #WomensRights #AdoptionAwareness #JusticeForLilyArthur #SurvivingTrauma #FamilyReunion