Voices Unlocked Ep. 2 | Finding Out a Parent Is in Prison, Grief, and the Power of Support Groups

Email us at [email protected] episode two of Voices Unlocked, the hosts remind listeners they are not therapists and encourage self-care during emotional conversations. They reflect on how their long friendship shaped their lives, then discuss how families tell children when a parent goes into custody and what that moment feels like.Liv shares learning at age eight that her mum was in prison after being told she was “working away,” describing delayed grief, unanswered questions, fears shaped by cartoons, and the stigma that made her feel responsible for defending her mum. Lorna explains concepts including ambiguous loss and disenfranchised grief and why carers may delay disclosure while they figure things out. They highlight the value of peer support groups, differences in coping at different ages, and preview episode three on prison visits and contact, ending with Liv reading her award-winning poem “Dear Mum.”Chapters:00:00 Podcast Disclaimer00:29 Episode Two Catchup03:18 Telling Kids The Truth04:01 Finding Out At Eight07:35 Grief And Judgment10:21 Ambiguous Loss Explained14:27 Justin Bieber Support Group17:28 Why Peer Support Works20:04 Second Time Around21:51 Support Group Nerves23:08 New Kids Find Belonging24:26 Family Connection Magic24:51 Why Support Groups Help26:26 Moms vs Dads in Prison28:02 Finding Out the Truth30:12 Suitcase Kid Childhood32:05 Second Time Anger34:07 Posting Parcels in Uniform36:14 Halloween Party Detour39:39 Dear Mom Poem Finale43:44 Gratitude and Wrap Up