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

Humans of HOPE: Inspiring Stories with Kerrie Atherton

Janet Gardiner 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/@jmg66

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YJRhz2EeOKpCbuhPKGhso

Graeme Crowley's Podcast on Sarah Brown:

https://open.spotify.com/show/3LVjtx5LQWuetOcPx2vqP1

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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/.

If you'd like to donate to the Kintsugi Heroes mission, head to https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/donate.

With thanks to:

Music: "Pilgrims" by Daniel Pratt

Editing & Production: Matthew Bliss ([email protected])

General Support: Ian Westmoreland (https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au)