Kathleen Farrell Motherhood

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One child from the Stolen Generation in particular is Kathleen Farrell. As Kathleen was taken from her family at such a young age, she does not remember where she was born or her native language but remembers the name of the institution that she was sent to, St. Joseph’s Orphanage in New Norcia. She believes that she was six years old when she was taken from her family, her mother having wrongly told her that it was because of an agreement made between the government and her mission. Kathleen was separated from her brothers until years later when they were reunited in the mission, her mother even visiting, only for Kathleen to reject her as she believed she didn't want her. Around the age of 11, Kathleen began to question who she was and where

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