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“This is an incredibly important story to tell, and it’s told really well.
The issue I have with the podcast is the constant recaps throughout each episode. I am constantly having to skip or check that I’m not listening to a previous episode. I’m not sure what the need is to constantly continue...”Read full review »
Cduff199 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/22/24
“After getting through the first episode and trying not to scream at the radio because of how this went on for years and years and no one said anything … I decided to keep listening to support the story and Alex. But seriously the next 2 episodes were just repeating quotes and stories from the...”Read full review »
thekayakfairy via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
10/20/24
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“Thank you for bringing this issue to light. More needs to be done.”
ktb1986ktb via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/24/23
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“Very good podcast. Personally note- I have had so many similar traumatic events happen - this has been very helpful to reflect and also realize I did almost all of the productive things I could being so young with basically no guidance. This was before the me too movement.
Thank you for doing...”Read full review »
Natstan03 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/23
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“This is a really brave story, Virginia and your sister sounds amazing and incredible.
My only feedback is that I am up to episode four and 11 minutes in , and it’s still a recap of the last four episodes. It’s making me a little frustrated. I’m skipping forward. I’ve heard it all before. It...”Read full review »
Bexstasy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/09/23
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“While Alex’s story is heartbreaking and I truly feel for Virginia I am so frustrated.
1.) Constantly going over and over the same information.
2. Could have been way shorter.
3.) I feel no sympathy for Alex and Virginia’s Mum. She knew that he was abusing the girls and did nothing. Same with...”Read full review »
RosieReal13 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/13/23
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“I wonder if while they edit this podcast they didn’t hear how repetitive it was. She kept mentioning the same things over and over again. I couldn’t finish listening”
rebhes707 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/23
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“Frustrating to listen to. The step grandfather groped/ assaulted their mother yet the mother trusted him with her own children? Infuriating. Also way too repetitive, tell the story again somewhere else Virginia, The Australian did you dirty with the repetition.”
Ashgardening via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/03/23
“the podcast has way too much recap and is yet another podcast by the australian i had to quit listening to because it was so annoying. cut out all the never ending recaps and repeated audio and produce a shorter podcast and i would have been able to listen. such a shame because it's a very...”Read full review »
meghan westerman via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/17/23
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“Shame the father passed early, though I wonder if this was preventable.
Really need to re-assess her mums awful clueless perspective and see her as an accomplice albeit out of cluelessness”
V8 shawno via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/13/23
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“I can appreciate the work a sister has gone into to find the truth, but it could have been told in a much more succinct manner. While the topic is so important, I had to stop listening because I got the gist of the story and couldn’t keep listening.”
Miss Mel81 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/06/23
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“An important story, but I had to stop listening as the repetition was far, far too much.”
Rich09865432 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/25/23
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“This podcast is so important. The more we talk openly and teach the better! Thank you for this. Progress is progress. And I do think some day things will be different for survivors if we stand together and support survivors and help them speak their truth. Thank you for this podcast.”
stay strange via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/18/22
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“So much devastation in one family and community.. this is a beautiful homage to Alex’s life.
The only reason I gave 3 stars is the terrible inclusion of Samantha Armitage in the adds section.. I actually recall starting this series previously and hearing Armitage forced me to switch off.. I...”Read full review »
OMFGIF via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/15/22
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“I’m only at the beginning and I already feel relief! Thank You So Much. I need my Girls to listen to this too.”
singingishreat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/25/22
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“Thanks for being so brave. I believe so many people can learn from this podcast and possibly avoid the worse.”
Sabdesiles via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/25/22
“As others have said, this podcast is let down by its production. So repetitive! It starts to feel as though they are milking the details and sensationalizing this story and, worse- padding it out to sell more ad space- rather than just telling it. No surprise from the Australian I guess. Hope...”Read full review »
bazoobah via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/22/22
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“Thank you, sharing your story has helped me. Thank you for being so brave. Incredible podcast.”
Kgrieves via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/20/22
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“I’ll forever miss Alex. Such a beautiful smart soul, friend and the most amazing veterinarian I’ve come across. I appreciate everything that Alex did for me during her time with us. Thank you for telling us her’s and your story.”
EKC1991 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/19/22
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“Excellent podcast. I am SO SICK of women explaining why they or someone they love didn't report assault tho. We have to stop doing that. If you do not understand the myriad of reasons a woman (or man) does not report then you are an unfeeling robot.”Read full review »
Robtom73 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/22
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“I appreciate that this is a painful and difficult, important story, however the narrative is repetitive. The same phrases, the same sound bites, the same material is used over and over again, making this excruciatingly tedious. Edit this into four tight episodes and this would do the story way...”Read full review »
Cranky pants 007 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/10/22
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“This was a truly heartbreaking story. These stories do need to be told though. The thing that I didn’t enjoy was the recap at the beginning of each episode, it felt redundant. I also don’t like how the verbiage used minimizes the acts. “Intervened” with the children? No, it’s called rape and...”Read full review »
tgillman85 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/22
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“A very very sad story told by a very strong woman.”
Smudge*5 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/27/22
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“Brilliant brave inspiring as adults we sleep with the light on because as a child our bed in dark made us prey.. gosh leave a light on for adults that can’t sleep in the dark”
emmbv via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/22/22
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“What happened to you and your poor brave sister, and to your mum before you was devastating. I actually felt sick to my stomach but at the same time almost enraged at your seemingly lack of resentment towards your grandmother. She was a sick, sick woman for staying with that monster knowingly....”Read full review »
&@59 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/13/22
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“People are judging this podcast as if Alex was at blame or just a story to tell. I found it outstanding and real. Even if she hadn’t committed suicide (strong possibility) the men still have to be punished. I apologise if those reviews hurt you Virginia”
LBHUD1223 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
08/25/22
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“I listened to five episodes today while driving and spent a heap of time skipping through repeated content. Podcast listeners usually listen to a whole series - they don’t pick up something like this and start listening part-way through a series, like episode three or four. It’s insulting to the...”Read full review »
roll_credit via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/10/22
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“I really wanted to like this podcast and I think it’s a really important story to tell, however it seemed poorly edited and constructed from a narrative point of view. It was excessively repetitive, almost as if each episode assumed you hadn’t listened to the prior one, and rehashed details and...”Read full review »
RallyRally via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/10/22
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“Was the perpetrator brought to justice or confronted? What a build up and what a let down!”
M4R1E via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/02/22
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“After reading an incredibly intelligent and moving piece on motherhood by Virginia Tapscott, I was keen to see what other contributions to journalism and media she had made.
My Sister’s Secrets is a confronting topic and I was nervous to listen but she has done an amazing job of putting...”Read full review »
LoveSangria via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/24/22
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“Many of this type all,,,, yet this drifting away , no future
& this foolishness of making sure this doesn’t happen to another child …. when great majority comes from a child’s family ….. & families can’t be bothered
+ the whole Australian thing of not allowing a sexually abused person...”Read full review »
wilfulgreen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/22
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“Im looking for a final episode? What happened? Did the man did get convicted?
Great podcast! Binged it in two days.
Every podcast from the Australian is always amazing. Thank you”
Kichmar via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/23/22
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“This is one of the most painful and difficult podcasts I’ve listened to. It is however necessary, and certainly a testament to the courage of Victoria and her mum, that they have shared their painful experiences and their memories of Alex.”
Ribsy8312 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/05/22
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“I wanted to persevere with this but it was just ridiculously repetitive. I feel like they were just fleshing it out for the sake of making more episodes”
KymboCool73 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/01/22
“So much of each episode is re-capping, I think the producers assumed either we wouldn’t be listening from the beginning or that we’re incapable of retaining any information. Either way I found myself fast-forwarding a lot..not great for any podcast but especially not one this tragic”
diamondsonmywindshield via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/01/22
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“Sorry I really want to keep listening but so much is repeated in each episode I have to stop. As another reviewer said, I kept thinking I was listening to an episode of already listened to.”
Hate ads 👹👹👹 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/28/22
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“Fabulous podcast, moving and raw. Highly recommend”
aus987 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/25/22
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“I so want to listen to this because the story reflects why abuse gets covered up. Unfortunately there is so little substance in each episode. The intro goes on forever and it is soooo repetitive. Ads , intro ,ads, repeat last episode, intro then a very brief episode sandwiched between another lot...”Read full review »
joyce not interested via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/21/22
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“Thank you for giving a voice to your sister Alex and so many others like her
It was at times very hard to listen to for the sheer magnitude of information coming to light
It takes bravery to tell a story that some people prefer be kept silent but enough is enough these stories must be heard the...”Read full review »
ilukaharty via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/16/22
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“I admire Virginia and enjoyed the podcast esp coming from the town in question
But way too repetitive I kept thinking I’d clicked on wrong episode as I kept hearing the same stuff over and over
Needs way more editing
The intro to each episode repeats the whole thing every time we obviously...”Read full review »
Nick. C via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/13/22
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“I’m no sure how I found this podcast but I’m so pleased I did. Absolutely riveting from beginning to end.
Thank you so much for being so brave to opening up and revealing this story. It must be agonising for you and your family to relive the details as you have done so well
I pray this gets the...”Read full review »
dillydill54 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/13/22
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“Excellent podcast. Professional. Heartbreaking case. Shows the deep, harmful and wounding nature of childhood sexual abuse. As well as the multigenerational aspect that is sometimes present.”
Kyoostar1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/22
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“A tragic story but beautifully conveyed by a courageous sister fighting for the truth despite, what seems considerable family pressure…”
Kate Conroy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/28/22
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“This is an important issue and like others, I applaud the courage of the sister and her family. But sometimes i feel like you have used the crying parts again and again. It was devastating and touching the first time I heard them, but the second time onward, it was a bit irritating. I want to...”Read full review »
michelleme91 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/28/22
“Courageous. Honest. Heartbreaking. Educational.
I hope you find justice & peace. This cant have been easy. RIP Alex.”
HappinessIsFluid via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/24/22
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“Thank you for being brave enough to share your story. It’s thanks to people like you who shine a light on trauma and injustice that moves our society forward towards what I hope is a better world.”
SavMag5 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/09/22
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“Such a strong woman to fight for the justice of others. I truly hope these other women come forward and this (living)man gets some of the punishment he truly deserves for what he did to Ally, which ultimately led to her self destruction. Sometimes it feels like nothing will take away the pain...”Read full review »
Coffeespas via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/08/22
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“This is an excellent podcast but I think it runs too scared of defamation proceedings. There would be little risk in revealing the name of the perpetrator- he’s hardly likely to sue and want it examined in court.”
bogancardoons via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/07/22
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“This is an important story and subject matter but it is so very, very repetitive. So far, and I have persevered through 8 episodes, I feel like there was enough material for maybe 3 episodes. At least 1/2 of each episode is a repeat of previous episodes.”
VickJoy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/07/22
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“What a brave woman you are. It is so difficult to hear but the reality is that it happens more than we think. Sending you all my love, am so sorry you lost your beautiful sister ♥️”
nuggabug via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/02/22
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