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The true story of 2 year-old Anna, abandoned by her natural parents, left alone in a neglected orphanage. Elaine and Ian had travelled half way round the world to adopt little Anna. She couldn’t have been more wanted, loved and cherished. So why was she now in foster care and living with me?...

Damian longs for home, but one man stands in his way … Damian is just seven when he is taken in by foster carer Cathy Glass. His mother, Rachel, loves her three young children dearly, but she is vulnerable, naive and unable to cope on her own. Cathy sets about helping Damian overcome his...

The Long Way Home is a five-part podcast series exploring addiction and public policy through a feminist lens. Each episode uplifts stories of resilience while addressing systemic challenges—from motherhood and criminalization to recovery and Native community needs.

We’re Allan Lipp and Mhairi Ross, also known as Stormy and Steth – join us on an extraordinary 2000 nautical mile journey as we embark on a world-record attempt to circumnavigate Great Britain by rowing boat. https://www.thelongrowhome.co.uk/

In my new podcast, The Long Way Home, I'll share stories from my life and things I've learned as I've grown. These tales will make you laugh, cry, cringe and will hopefully provide some inspiration and help you overcome hurdles you encounter in this thing we call life.

Bruce Hopkins takes his father and brother's ashes back home to Stewart Island. But he’s taking the long way there; walking the length of New Zealand on Te Araroa trail.

A gripping and empathetic work of reportage, Free reveals what awaits them and the hundreds of thousands of others who are released from prison every year: the first rush of freedom followed quickly by institutionalized obstacles and logistical roadblocks, grinding bureaucracies, lack of resources, societal stigmas and damning self-perceptions, and the sometimes overwhelming psychological challenges. Veteran reporter Lauren Kessler, both clear-eyed and compassionate, follows six people whose diverse stories paint an intimate portrait of struggle, persistence, and resilience.

"For Judo Champion from Rio's Slums, Long Olympic Journey Leads Back Home" is from the Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by John Branch and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

Have you ever thought about your childhood teachers' lives outside of school? This is the story of cherished educator, John “Yo” Strang and the secrets he silently carried as a WWII P.O.W. Executive Produced by Sam Strang and narrated by Jakob Lewis of Great Feeling Studios. Includes interviews with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham, historian Duke Richey, and more. Find out what nobody knew about their beloved teacher.

Profiling owners, winemakers, and personalities from around the country and the world, Behind the Bottle is a fun and intriguing look at the people who have made Long Island into one of the hottest wine regions in the country.