The hardest thing is to forgive yourself': actor Samantha Morton and writer Jenni Fagan on the trauma of growing up in care

from www.theguardian.com 4 months ago

Fagan's memoir "Ootlin" about growing up in the Scottish care system resonated deeply with Morton, highlighting their shared experiences of transforming trauma into art.
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Their meeting symbolizes an extraordinary connection formed from shared experiences, both transforming their trauma into compelling narratives through literature and film.
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