Beyond the door
Katie Thistleton meets survivors Erin, Caitlin and mum Annette, who are rebuilding their future.
There's Information and support via www.bbc.co.uk/actionline.
Meet survivors Erin, Caitlin and mum Annette. Katie Thistleton takes them back to the arena where they read letters they鈥檝e written to themselves of the bombings.
Erin and Caitlin from Lancashire were 11 and 14 when the bomb exploded.
Featuring the song 鈥22 Reasons to Live鈥 by Alexis Wade / Darren Martyn. Alexis had her singing lessons paid for by Liv鈥檚 Trust 鈥 a fund set up by the family of 15 year old Olivia Campbell Hardy who died in the attack.
You will hear eye witness accounts, details of mental health, and post-traumatic stress. A list of organisations that can provide help and support is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.
Originally broadcast on 91热爆 Radio Manchester.
Producers: Sara Dumbell, Andy Bell, Kate Squire.
Editors: Andy Bell, Liam Bradford.
Online producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.
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- Wed 19 May 2021 21:0091热爆 Radio Manchester
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