There Are 2,600 Long-Term Missing Persons - Darlene Geertsema is One Of Them

Mamamia Daily brings you the stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them. On today's episode: 44 Years Ago, Darlene Avis Geertsema 'Went To Visit A Sick Friend'. She Hasn't Been Seen Since. By Adrienne Tam I'm British and even I don't want to hear about the royal family dramas anymore By Laura Jackel If this has raised any issues for you, or if you just feel like you need to speak to someone, please call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) – the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Melody Teh Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000.