LiSTNR
LiSTNR
Chapter 3: you will be a houso kid
Chapter 3: you will be a houso kid
Chapter 3: you will be a houso kid
Wednesday 30th August 2017
Rosie Waterland shares her family's chaotic move to 'Smurf Village', blending hardship with humor. Listen for an unfiltered look at resilience.
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Get the buttons here!Smurf Village Chronicles: Rosie Waterland's Unfiltered Memoir
We lived in the ghetto, and nothing made that more obvious than when my dad started to show up.
Imagine moving into a place nicknamed 'Smurf Village'—a Houso complex right in the middle of affluent suburban Sydney. In this episode of 'Mum Says My Memoir Is A Lie', Rosie Waterland takes us through Chapter 3 of her memoir, 'The Anti-Cool Girl'. It's a wild ride involving a short-lived marriage to a Navy man, a stint in Hawaii, and a chaotic return to Tumut. The drama doesn’t stop there; Lisa, Rosie's mum, even gets arrested by military police!
Rosie’s storytelling brings 'Smurf Village' to life, painting a vivid picture of the challenges her family faced. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Amidst the poverty and chaos, there’s humor and resilience that shine through. Rosie and her mum Lisa dissect these moments with raw honesty and a touch of wit, making you laugh one minute and tear up the next. This episode is perfect for anyone who enjoys stories that mix heavy topics with light-hearted banter.
Rosie’s narrative isn’t just about hardship; it’s about finding strength in the most unexpected places. If you’re curious about how one navigates such a tumultuous upbringing and comes out stronger on the other side, this episode is a must-listen.