E43: You Deserve Someone to Fight for You

What do you do when a job that promises an incredible opportunity ends up slowly killing you?The Radium Girls were the victims of the very opportunity but they weren’t just victims... they were fighters.In this episode, Jamie commemorates the legacy of the Radium Girls of Orange, New Jersey. We discuss their suffering, how the United States Radium Corporation knowingly attempted to cover it up, and the incredibly resilient women who fought back to protect future workers.Content Warning: This episode discusses medical trauma and body horror related to radiation poisoning.Chapters00:00 Intro02:02 A Little Context on Working Women06:20 The Radium Girls of NJ17:16 TW: Body Horror19:03 End TW : Aftermath of Mollie's Death22:42 Attempt at a Cover-up29:35 Radium Girl's Trial 37:14 Radium Girls of Illinois40:25 OutroFind Us:As Told By ADHD Socials:TikTok: as.told.by.adhdInstagram: astoldbyadhdSpotify: As Told By ADHDFind Jamie:Instagram: jlmurr4TikTok: jamiemurray370Find Karena:Instagram: KarenaGabsB TikTok: Karena.Bridgett