Episode 03: The Sound of a Kookaburra

The distinct sound of the Kookaburra provides a moving, but metaphoric theme to this episode, Raised by an Invisible Village. While recounting the horrific abuse endured as a young teen, the Kookaburra song emerges as a spiritual, symbolic sound of healing not only for Kathy the storyteller, but those listening.

Kathy recalls her experience of being raped at the age of 13 and provides an insight into the long-term impact created by sexual violence. Her resilience and strength in reclaiming her narrative with positivity is remarkable.

Kathy draws strength from interpreting the Kookaburra’s daily performance as a metaphor affirming that healing transcends not only her, but others around her. She recognizes her obligation to speak openly as part of a larger purpose—to shed light on the rippling impacts of sexual violence. By speaking her truth, she transforms her pain into purpose and connection to her invisible village.

Quotes

"As I leaned into this episode and again reminded of my purpose to tell my story with rawness not overlooking the power of those that were in my invisible village. But the responsibility we all have as a character in other people's invisible village." -Kathy Hoolahan

"The spiritual bird is telling me that profound healing is taking place. Not just for me, but for other people hearing this who have or know someone impacted by rape. I'm right where I need to be, my purpose for telling my story." -Kathy Hoolahan

WHERE TO FIND KATHY HOOLAHAN

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