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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 1H 1M

Katie's Voice

from Voices of Courage · host Special Advocate for Survivors of Institutional Abuse

"I always say to survivors today when they say I'm damaged, I say you're not damaged, you're injured. You're injured, you know? And that's the truth of it. We are injured people."In this episode, we speak with Katie Doyle, a survivor of Ireland’s Industrial Schools and Magdalene Laundries. Taken into institutional care at four years old, Katie has very clear and distinct memories of her 14 years spent in institutions.Today, she leads the Survivors Integrated Service at the London Irish Centre, supporting survivors across the UK.A powerful conversation about memory, resilience, and the ongoing fight for justice.To learn more about the London Irish Centre’s Survivor Integrated Service, visit their website: Survivors Integrated Service - London Irish Centre

"I always say to survivors today when they say I'm damaged, I say you're not damaged, you're injured. You're injured, you know? And that's the truth of it. We are injured people."In this episode, we speak with Katie Doyle, a survivor of Ireland’s Industrial Schools and Magdalene Laundries. Taken into institutional care at four years old, Katie has very clear and distinct memories of her 14 years spent in institutions.Today, she leads the Survivors Integrated Service at the London Irish Centre, supporting survivors across the UK.A powerful conversation about memory, resilience, and the ongoing fight for justice.To learn more about the London Irish Centre’s Survivor Integrated Service, visit their website: Survivors Integrated Service - London Irish Centre

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