The Death of a Daughter and How Music Keeps them Connected with Janet Gardner

Janet Gardner is a devoted mother, musician, and writer who faced unimaginable tragedy when her daughter, Sarah, was found dead under suspicious circumstances three years ago. Though Sarah's death was officially ruled as suicide, Janet believes it was murder due to numerous inconsistencies in the case. Using her grief as a catalyst, Janet continues to seek justice for Sarah while also channeling her pain into music and advocacy, founding "I Matter" to support women in crisis.In this episode, Janet shares the heart-wrenching last days of Sarah's life and her relentless pursuit for the truth. She discusses her close bond with Sarah, their shared battles with addiction, and Sarah's struggles with domestic violence and homelessness. Highlighting the power of resilience, Janet talks about her healing process through music and her efforts to help other women in difficult circumstances, ensuring Sarah’s legacy inspires and offers hope to others.Janet's Music:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@jmg66Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YJRhz2EeOKpCbuhPKGhsoGraeme Crowley's Podcast on Sarah Brown:https://open.spotify.com/show/3LVjtx5LQWuetOcPx2vqP1***Thank you for listening to Humans of HOPE: Inspiring Stories with Kerrie Atherton.Kerrie Atherton is an inspiring speaker and supporter of her community. To find out more about "Stories of Hope: Worldwide", head to https://storiesofhope.com.au/.Purchase books in the "Stories of Hope" series, written by Kerrie: https://storiesofhope.com.au/product/stories-of-hope-australia-books/.With thanks to:Music: "Pilgrims" by Daniel PrattEditing & Production: Matthew Bliss ([email protected])Mentioned in this episode:Kerrie Atherton Offers Counselling Sessions to Support YouIf the topics discussed in this episode resonate with you and you'd like to talk to someone, Kerrie Atherton is available for counselling sessions. Click the link to book a session with Kerrie today.Book a Session with Kerrie TodayAdvertise with Stories of Hope PodcastHere at Stories of Hope, Kerrie Atherton's mission is to give people a platform to share their stories of hope with the world and we also want to provide the same chance to businesses that are passionate about mental health and want to support the podcast. If you'd like to partner with Stories of Hope and advertise your services on this podcast, send a message to [email protected] with your details.