Writing Bud Back into History: Georgina Breaks the Silence I Fear, Silence & Justice

In this conversation, Georgina Banks shares her journey of writing a book to honour her great aunt Bud, an Australian army nurse killed in the Bangka Island Massacre during World War II. What began as an act of remembrance became far more challenging when Georgina discovered the full truth had been suppressed for decades.Georgina reveals how she navigated intergenerational silence that had shaped her family for generations, carrying grief frozen since 1942. Despite never having written a book before, she felt compelled to speak up, ensuring these women's story was finally told with honesty and dignity.This isn't just about uncovering historical truth. It's about finding courage to speak when silence feels safer, and discovering that the opposite of fear isn't bravery, it's passion for justice.About Our GuestGeorgina Banks is a writer, facilitator, and occasional performer, with an interest in what makes people tick and social justice issues. With backgrounds in performance and applied psychology she splits her time between her consulting business, ‘Changeable’, and her writing projects. Read the full show notes on our Substack: https://whatsfear.substack.com/p/s2e500:00 Unveiling Family Secrets: The Journey Begins02:39 Confronting the Past: The Impact of War Crimes05:11 Intergenerational Grief: A Family's Silent Struggle10:16 The Weight of Silence: Navigating Family Dynamics15:04 The Power of Storytelling: Writing as Healing19:31 Finding Peace: The Response of Family24:27 Passion for Justice: The Heart of the Narrative25:42 Navigating Vulnerability and Criticism29:34 The Drive for Justice and Storytelling31:08 The Gift of Writing and Family Healing34:49 Personal Growth Through Adversity41:06 Lessons Learned and Messages for the Future47:43 It's A Wrap This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whatsfear.substack.com