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88-year-old reflects on how New Zealand has changed over time. 💔#nzpodcast #nzmentalhealth #aotearoa

December 08, 202400:47
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what are some of the uh biggest changes
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good and bad that you've seen in New
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Zealand over your life the attitudes
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when I was um an adolescent I suppose a
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young adult one of my friends future
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wife my my one of my brothers and she
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worked in the hospital and she reported
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that uh they had a Dutch girl work in
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the hospital and she got pregnant she
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wasn't married rather than tell her
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parents she committed suicide
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you said you can't sort of that's the
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attitude that's changed you say people
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would commit suicide rather than tell
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parents that they were pregnant
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Podspun Insights

In this poignant episode, the conversation takes a deep dive into the evolving attitudes in New Zealand, particularly around mental health and societal expectations. A personal story unfolds, revealing the stark contrast between past and present, as a tale of a young woman who felt compelled to take her own life rather than face her parents with the news of an unplanned pregnancy is shared. This harrowing anecdote serves as a powerful reminder of the stigma that once surrounded such issues, highlighting the significant progress made in societal attitudes over the years. Listeners are invited to reflect on how far we've come and the ongoing challenges that still exist, making this episode not just a trip down memory lane, but a call to continue advocating for change and compassion in our communities.

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Episode Highlights

  • Tragic Choices
    A young girl chose suicide over revealing her pregnancy to her parents, highlighting past societal pressures.
    “She committed suicide rather than tell her parents.”
    @ 00m 24s
    December 08, 2024
  • Changing Attitudes
    The discussion reveals how attitudes towards pregnancy and mental health have evolved in New Zealand.
    “People would commit suicide rather than tell parents that they were pregnant.”
    @ 00m 37s
    December 08, 2024

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Key Moments

  • Tragic Story00:24
  • Societal Change00:37