
*Dear Mother of my hart*,—
A handwritten note opens this tender tale, spoken in the raw, unfiltered voice of Giovanna, a teenage girl tucked away in a modest Christian orphanage. She pours her heart onto the page, recalling the fleeting joy of the Busy Bee Sewing Club, the sudden loss of her parents, and the separation from her younger sister Isabella. Amid the routines of prayers, school lessons, and the overseer’s strict rules, she clings to the memory of a mother‑figure who once lifted tangled threads from her hands, hoping the words will bridge the distance between them.
The narrative dwells on the everyday hardships of life as an orphan—loneliness, being judged for her appearance, and the ache of unfulfilled adoption dreams—while also revealing Giovanna’s resilient spirit. Through poetry, sketches, and quiet rebellion against the orphanage’s order, she searches for love, identity, and a sense of belonging. Listeners will be drawn into her intimate world, feeling the weight of each sincere confession and the faint, persistent hope that a caring voice may yet answer her letter.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (126K characters)
Release date
2026-07-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

An American sculptor, filmmaker, and writer, she is known for public art that brings history and civic memory into everyday spaces. Her work often centers on storytelling, advocacy, and the people whose lives deserve to be remembered.
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