The Tuam Baby Scandal, mass grave and memorial site.

The Tuam Baby Scandal, is a story of women who had their babies taken from them, some died through birth, some died of malnutrition, some of neglect but most could have been saved. Mothers had to give birth without proper medication as it was said to be punishment for their sins..(having a baby outside of marriage)
Some babies and young children were taken from their mothers and sent away illegally to be adopted.
Some never got to find their children some children never got to see their mothers again.
This is not an isolated incident of babies who died in mothers and baby homes, unfortunately it happened in other parts of Ireland.
This story is of one of many stories from Ireland.
This is the story of Tuam Mother and baby home, now replaced by a housing estate.
This story is one of mistreated women and their children, babies and young children who died through neglect and dumped. No proper burial.
Now thanks to Catherine Corless and her tireless fight we are finally getting answers.
Thank you Catherine for all your hard work, thank you to those who are coming forward to share their stories.
Sending my love and utmost respect to all the survivors of Tuam Mother and Baby Home x
Intro music courtesy of Jory Nash www.jorynash.com
#death #history #Tuam #Tuambabyscandal
#motherandbabyhome #Ireland #fyp

[@Liz_678]

This must have been very difficult for you Sue! It is a part of history that should be brought to the public. Thank you for being the one to do it. You showed so much love and compassion!💕

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Liz, that means a lot, extremely upsetting, so I can only imagine what the families of those affected feel like x

[@margaretsmallallan28]

Thankyou Sue, I remember a number of years ago watching "The Magdalene Sisters" about a similar type home, where the Mothers were slaves in the laundry, and the babies kept in a huge room creche. A couple of girls helped the nuns in the creche, and did so as they saw their own babies, till they were sent to adoptive parents to collect. The poor girls could wash and dress their babies and say "Goodbye" as they handed the babies over to the new parents! There was hardly a dry eye as we left that cinema that day! I myself have been in 3 children's homes in Scotland, and three times they let my Mother have me again. Alas it did not keep her off the drink, and I got away to work age 16yrs. at a live in "Nanny" job, till I could start my nursing career. I'm now 70 yrs old, and your childhood never ever goes away, BUT I am glad to have made it alive! Thankyou again!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi Margaret, thank you for sharing your story, you should be proud of a you accomplished in life..I tried to find graves of the magdalene laundry girls whilst in Galway but couldn't find them unfortunately, perhaps the find a grave was wrong, I know that story and watched the film and found it very distressing to see what they went through x x

[@sandramariesolander]

My heart is broken for all those babies who were given a name only, but no love, not decent care and no chance to live. As an Adoptee born out of wedlock, this saddens me deeply. That anyone who came from that home would have to use the term "survivor"; that should not have happened. Those children didn't ask for any of this; the mothers deserved to be treated with dignity, with kindness with support, not shame as was the case with my mother, back in the day. I'm 65 and I have forgiven my mother for her behaviors as a 17 year old, with no choice but to give me up. I cannot forgive a church for this tragedy; they should have offered a safe haven to these young girls, and nothing short of human decency to the babies. SEPTIC TANKS! How did they sleep at night, did they think their prayers for their souls would be heard if they didn't include the babies they dumped? 😰😭 Sue, this had to be one of the most difficult walks you've had to do, we could hear it on your voice, it just tore at my heart, and we appreciate you so much for remembering the Innocents. I won't forget the Tuam Mothers and Babies.💕🥰❤️

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you Sandra, I know survivor, why should a child have to survive?? That word alone gives me great heartache, thank God we have moved on some what, pure evil is what they were!!! Thank you too for sharing your story x ❤️

[@lindaoneil5085]

I'm sorry you had go through all that; you didn't ask to be born. None of these children did. It's no wonder that the Catholic Church has such a bad reputation, especially where the maltreatment of children is concerned. A few years ago, when this scandal came to light, I was horrified. The nuns couldn't give a decent burial to the children who died, but threw their little bodies in a SEPTIC TANK????? When the remains were discovered, all they could say was, "Meh, sorry about that." They're just sorry they got caught. And the Pope and the Vatican STILL say, "Artificial birth control is a sin." Guess they didn't get the news about the Tuam children, overpopulation, world poverty, and dwindling resources. Their way of thinking is about 500 years behind the times.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I completely agree with you Linda x

[@travelingliz1072]

Very touching video. Every country has its marks. Some good some bad. All we can do is learn from them and do not repeat the bad ones. I am American but my Father’s family is Irish from Tipperary. Harding and Ryan. I love Ireland. Thank you for your videos.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Ryan is a popular name here, I have some videos from Tipperary, yes a very sad video to do but ad you say we have to learn from it

[@anniestroupe808]

I remember reading about this. What shocks me is that no one caught on with children passing that often .

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

All hid under the carpet unfortunately, thank God we have men and women just like Catherin Corless who work tireless to uncover such like this story, absolutely heartbreaking 💔

[@gabschasse600]

This filming was hard - for you to have done ,and for us to watch .But - thank you so very much .💚🌹

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Oh it was extremely hard but my heartache is nothing like what these poor children and their mothers went through x x

[@joanbiordi4995]

I will never understand how something like this could happen to God’s little innocent ones. This was inhumane! You are right, no apology will ever be enough or can anything be undone or tried to be fixed. It’s beyond comprehension. The Church should be ashamed of itself, FOREVER!! Children, rest in the arms of God. ♥️♥️♥️

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It sure is heartbreaking 💔

[@carlareavis8022]

My heart broke as you read the poems and the note from the mother. I don't see how anyone could watch this and have a dry eye. Such a tragedy, but I'm glad it was brought to light... Thank you for sharing this. Rest in the arms of Jesus, precious little ones.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Carla, It's such a very sad story to tell, heartbreaking 💔

[@lindaturner8372]

I watched this thinking of my kids, grandkids and great grandkids thinking how could ANYONE do this to children with beautiful faces and souls, who look to those who are supposed to care for them and keep them safe and from harm. I left the Catholic years ago and never looked back. How hard this must have been for you Sue. I held in the tears until the first break in your voice and I cried with you. God Bless you.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I'll never forget Linda how I felt that day, it was so hard to leave, I felt broken, cross and I left a different person. All I could do was leave flowers. I can't imagine living my life not knowing my mammy, not knowing my child and the worst part was it was by the hands of those who they trusted the most 💔

[@AnnPrior]

Thank you. A heartbreaking story told with great respect.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Ann, it was hard and I was very emotional, I can't imagine what they went through 💔

[@pamelawooten3251]

God bless you, Sue. I saw a documentary of this and couldn't stop crying. It is so unbelievable that the nuns could do this to these babies - a total horror to the babes and mothers. Thank you for bringing this news to life for those who have not heard of it.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Pamela, I've watched so many documentaries even of adults who were born or left there, it's so sad

[@dianewhitehouse7244]

This is so heartbreaking and very hard to watch but thank you sue, for filming this video xxx

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Diane ❤️

[@martinkirby3100]

This is so sad even I have just teared up and It usually takes a lot to bring tears to my eyes but being a parent myself I don't think anyone could see this without getting tears in their eyes

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It sure is sad Martin 💔

[@brendahimes9939]

What a heart breaking tragedy. Thank you for sharing that story. It was a very emotional journey today, but knowing all those precious children are in God's arms now gives some solace, and the fact it was brought to light, knowing how ugly it makes Ireland look, you are once again giving a voice to the voiceless, and letting them know they will not be forgotten, their story will be told. You are an amazing person Sue, thank you for being an amazing human being.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you for your beautiful words ❤️

[@janetslicer3637]

This made me physically ill. This is yet another reason I left the Catholic church three years ago. I can no longer defend this institution and its behavior around the world. And this is just what we know about. I am originally from Canada and what the church did to the indigenous peoples of North America is reprehensible. Were these babies even baptized ... I wonder. It makes me cry. Thank you so much for this Sue.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I doubt very much they were baptised, as these would have been know as illegitimate children, conception out of marriage was a huge Catholic no no back then, thank god life has moved on but the scars will never heal

[@louisnealon6811]

Sinead O'Connor was ridiculed when she tore up a picture of Pope John Paul II and said "Fight the Real Enemy." on the Saturday Night Live Show years ago. History has proven that she was right all along.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Ahh our Sinead, she sure shocked us Irish as a nation, she's had to bury her son recently, I always fear for her health but yes she wasn't afraid to remind us of some extremely dark times in Ireland and the Catholic religion

[@louisnealon6811]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards I heard about her son, Sue, and I was afraid she might not survive it. How much suffering can one person take? She has been through the mill.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Ahh she sure has, that was a huge blow to her, I used to follow hr on social media but stopped because it felt like I was witnessing her having a break down and the trolls were so mean, lots begged her to get help, I stopped following her as I felt it was wrong to watch this lady fall apart, now I do love her but it breaks my heart to see this. She has one of the most iconic voices and boy she sure is a beautiful lady 💙

[@Loveandlight445]

Hi Sue. It went on here in South Australia and other places the Catholic church put * unwed* mother's. I can remember a huge old ex nunnery in Adelaide and my mother told me that in the 50s,while renovating they found babies buried around it. No names,no paperwork, nothing. Bless you Sue ❤️💚💚❤️

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It's just so so sad and for what, little innocent babies, shame on them all

[@carolmccorry3053]

The catholic Church have committed a lot of atrocities, some of the most devastating abuse cases I have known of. Women and children were the target of men and women who were deemed to be priests and nuns, the abuse was sexualising, cruelty, labour camps, and scary to say many other things. Grant me the serenity to forgive what cannot be changed, my heart rages over those poor souls who have died at the hand at servants of God. I know God has judged them who have done wrong. I will always grieve a innocent loss, but forgive those that trespassed against them. Sue your vlog was very touching, I could feel your pain.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It was certainly the hardest story I have ever told, absolutely heartbreaking 💔

[@Corgis175]

I share your sorrow and the loss of all those babies and the horrible way they were put in ceptic tanks and other containers. RIP to all the little angels. They are with God now.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes, definitely the most emotional video I've ever made

[@michaeldenesyk3195]

This is the most hard-hitting video I have seen. Thank you for doing this. In Canada, we have an absolute tragedy being uncovered across Canada regarding the many many graves of First Nations children that were taken away from their families and sent to residential schools that were designed to take away their language and culture. There are literally thousands of unmarked graves of children that are being discovered. There is a similarity to what happened in Tuam, This was run by the Catholic Church, and other 'Christian' institutions. Bless them all and do not forget them.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I heard that Michael, I've a few subscribers here from Canada and they told me that too. What a tragic story, seems Ireland was not the only one where this happened, absolutely gut wrenching

[@garywatkins5533]

O.M.G!!!!! That one was HARD to take....but thank you so much girl. All countries have a dark past. Here in the US we got plenty...God Bless Ya!!!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you Gary, I found that tough, what pain I felt there is nothing compared to what those who went through that felt, the world has some very dark history for sure x

[@garywatkins5533]

Please keep up the awesome videos as well. Really enjoy them.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Gary x

[@denisehibbs9576]

That is absolutely the saddest cemetery I've ever heard about . I just can't imagine. Bless you Sue ! That had to be very difficult to film. Thank you !

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It was extremely difficult and so very hard to hold back the tears too 😢

[@lauriescott6564]

thank you for sharing this heartbreaking story Sue, for me personally, there is no forgiveness for the church, men, women of the cloth, I have no feelings for them anymore, ever!... god bless every single one of these little souls...

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you, yes this one absolutely broke my heart, so very sad 😔

[@TOMC-CHARITYCONSULTANTS-NFPCCC]

OH MY HEAVENS THIS IS SAD AND TERRIBLY HEART BREAKING! GOD BLESS ALL THOSE BABIES! I REALLY HPPE THEY ARE RESTING IN PEACE! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Tom, this was hard to do

[@TOMMY-NFPCCC.AU_DCSS.ORG.AU_JP]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards I BET IT WAS! thank you so much for pulling the courage to do this! Really appreciate it!

[@jrogervaughan]

Thank you yet again, Sue. Having the courage to show us the horror of the these institutions that should be caring for these wee innocent babies who never asked to be born, but as a result were treated as if it was their fault. & they paid dearly for it. Your commentary & emotion affected us all - but we thank you sincerely for your strength in enlightening us all. Thank you, my Lovely🇬🇧

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you Roger, it was a very emotional video, all babies innocent but I believe those at fault will be dealt with, maybe not in this lifetime but in the next..my heart surely hurts after visiting there 💔

[@martinkirby3100]

Surely someone should have been held accountable for this and jailed this is Surely a crime of some kind and someone should pay for it

[@loraleekubica9887]

Sue, I've just Done Something, That is Not Usually Me. I Prayed 😔💜 That's Way Too Many Names

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It's shocking, probably more than we know x

[@Brenmc68]

RIP Sweet babes and Children. My heart hurts for all of you and your Mother's. 😥😥😥🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@aegisparanormal]

This is such a sad situation. You did a great job on this video.❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you so much! It sure was sad 😔

[@dallasstorm2073]

Thanks for gently handling such a subject

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I hope I did the story Justice, absolutely heartbreaking

[@SessaV]

This reminds me of the things that happened on my dad's side of the family. My dad was Native American, and my grandma and some of her siblings were forced into residential school run by the catholic church. My grandma's little brother died there while being punished for "acting out". He was 6 and the only boy in her family. His body wasn't returned to his parents. He has no headstone or grave. This same story played out thousands of times. This isn't to downplay the horribly sad story of these poor souls or their mothers who thought their children would be given a good life, even if it was against the mother's wishes. I can't imagine the devastation they felt when they found out about this. Reading the names at the end i see my mother's maiden name several times and can't help but wonder if any of those lost babies are my relatives. Thank you for posting these videos.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Ahh this is so sad to read, unfortunately it happened and way too many times, all we can hope is they got their punishment either on this earth or when they passed over, its just unbelievable that anyone could do this to a child 😢

[@SessaV]

@SerenitySueGraveyards Agreed. I fully believe people will face justice after this life, but like you said, these were men and women "of God", the fact that they could do these things to innocent children is almost too hard to comprehend.

[@debrawalker4485]

Again I commend you for your unfailing dedication for bringing these poor little souls back into the light. It was an emotional walk with you, I cried and your tears melted my heart. Travel on! and thank you!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I've often cried at cemeteries or graves but this one absolutely broke my heart, this place was hard to leave 💔 😢

[@debrawalker4485]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards 💕♥💞

[@sueamos3860]

This is so heartbreaking,rest in peace beautiful innocent children

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Sue, absolutely heartbreaking 💔

[@tomsdotter3228]

I'm so glad you are addressing this. I have my tissues ready 💔.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It's a sad one toms,

[@shantibel]

We weep for these innocent souls. Bless you for doing this terribly sad visit, Sue. Thank you. Xx

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Santibel ❤️

[@GrimsLounge]

you done an exceptional job on a very touchy and difficult subject...handled it very well......R.I.P to each and every one of those little angels....Fly high little ones.....very good video Sue😢

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Jordan, it was so so hard not to completely break down, so hard to leave them there, so I can only imagine the pain those families went true 💔

[@alandickerson3379]

This is one of the saddest stories I have ever heard!! But, I am happy you remembered these little Angels with the rest of us. I know it was a hard story for you to share. Thank you and God Bless!!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Alan, I appreciate it, yes extremely sad for sure x

[@shellybabe1827]

Hi, my name is Michelle Martin, I found out that my mum had a baby boy called Steven Paul Sharples 29/11/54. He only lived for about 7 hours. The nurses in the hospital took him away even before my mum could see him and she was told he had been buried in a grave with a lady that was being buried. My dad said he wasn't allowed to go to the funeral as it was for the lady's family only. Since looking into this I have found that he was buried in a mass unmarked grave with 21 other babies at Philips Park cemetery in Manchester. I have been there and discovered there is a full area of these mass graves and none of them are marked. There is a small monument there now that says this is to commemorate all the babies buried there. There were hundreds of babies buried and families never knew where they were.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

That is so sad Michelle, poor little boy and your patents to have gone through that too. 😢

[@kimberlyberube4082]

As someone from America (and also a catholic) who has always had a fondness for Ireland then found out through ancestry DNA that I actually am Irish, this absolutely breaks my heart and leaves me speechless. I am also new to your page and you have done a wonderful tribute to these little babies. God bless you 🙏

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi Kimberly, you have some great Irish DNA. Yes this would absolutely break you heart

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Hello Sue . Thank you for filming this very sad story the Catholic has so much to answer for all over the world , as I am sure you know what Canada is going through at the moment with the finding of many mass grave sights with the native people , as you said no amount of apologies can put this right. I just don't understand why nuns and priests were so very cruel where did all this come from. Have you seen the film The Rabbit Proof Fence ? its amazing set in Australia what these poor children went through it breaks your heart. Well done Sue that must of been very hard. Take care always.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hey Shaun, I'm just hearing little bits about Canada, I have stopped looking at the news just because its so sad...but I do need to listen to what's happening there,it's so hard to understand there is such Evil on this earth x

[@shaunmckenna1923]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards Hello Sue oh so much has happened here , I will forward a couple of news cast to your email , this world has gone mad , I also found the Rabbit Proof Fence . Let me know what you think .

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Will take a look when I get home later today thanks 😊

[@kimmartin8760]

I'm so glad you are doing this story.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Kim, very emotional

[@cemeteriesdownunder9247]

your absolutely right Sue, no apologies could fix that , just terrible

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

A very sad story that should never have happened

[@cemeteriesdownunder9247]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards it was horrendous 😢

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

💔💔💔

[@cemeterrihaynes4435]

Beautifully and respectfully done.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you so much a very tragic story that really hurt my heart 💔

[@deniseemond9263]

So heartbreaking. How could anyone bury any human being in a septic tank? Terrible.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It was a terrible story to share, heartbreaking

[@rosemariemckinley7326]

I have lost 4 of my children. 3 didn't come home from the hospital with me. Soul shattering. When my son was murdered. The church wouldnt have a mass for my son. So very sad. Thank you sue.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Oh my Rosemarie that is so sad, no mass why, that's an absolute disgrace, in fact disgusting behaviour, I'm so sorry for your loss 💔

[@lesleyjohnsonn6846]

Rosemarie, I'm sorry to here of your suffering, I hope someone near you is kind, sending you ❤ and kind thoughts xx

[@geraldinebyrnes5680]

Thank you Sue for highlighting the story of the Tuam babies Also to Catherine Coreless for not giving up on these babies and what happened to them It was happening all over the country Girls been put away and forgotten about babies sold to all over the world Would love if you were ever in Cork go to Bessborough Mother and baby home God bless Sue and GV and all the little Angels You will never be forgotten 🙏🙏🍀

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Geraldine, we were only researching Bessborough mother and baby home, so hoping to do that too, I've another story on Roscrea coming, Sean Ross Abbey, the story of Philomena, do you know that one, there's a book and a film based on that story

[@geraldinebyrnes5680]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards yes I've seen it Another big cover up The Bishops and Priests and Nuns have a lot to answer for

[@geraldinebyrnes5680]

There is a book written by one of the nurses who worked in Bessborough Its called A light or candle in the window by June Goulding If a girl went into labour and June was out they put a light in the window when the nuns were in bed to tip off June she was more compassionate to the girls in labour God love them

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Well thank God for one kind lady among them 💔

[@lesleyjohnsonn6846]

Catherine Coreless has worked so hard for many years documenting and researching Tuam bringing it to light, she is a hero.

[@lindaball6714]

Beautifully done. I couldn’t type right away. I’m sad, angry, smh…I just don’t get it, never will, won’t try. Thanks as well to the research organization that has gathered the names and working so hard to get this right as can be at this point. RIP little ones you’re in Gods arms, resting now and you’re story is told

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Linda, I've wanted to do this for so long, even thought about not doing it, I wanted it right, fought through the tears, it was so sad to leave them x

[@kimstride3355]

Very sad, but interesting story. Thanks for sharing

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Very very sad Kim 😔

[@edwardtranfaglia8397]

Sue. You seam like a beautiful carrying purson....we. Need. More people like you in this world...💗

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Edward, this story was the hardest I've ever done

[@annfahy2589]

😱🥺😢 my dad was a survivor from a mother & baby home in Ireland 🇮🇪 so very hard to hear the words your reading Sue,bless you for your compassion💔❤️‍🩹❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

My heart goes out to your Dad, I certainly felt the sadness here in Tuam.God Bess to you and your family ❤️

[@carondean2960]

How could these tiny babies have been treated this way by those who were supposed to be doing their gods work. It makes me so angry but at the same time my heart cries out for these little ones .Thank you Serenity Sue you were a voice for the innocent in your video and because of you those babies will be remembered by even more people. Thank you x💔

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you Caron, extremely sad and unfortunately plenty more things like this happened all over, people trusted these women and they treated them like dirt, shocking

[@gordonbradley3241]

But they are convinced that this WAS their god's work !

[@johnnorris1128]

A very sad story 😪 Thank you Sue for posting this .

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes it was John, extremely sad

[@sheilan6235]

This video must have been difficult to make, that you got through it in spite of your tears shows great courage and a strong determination to bring this story out of the shadows. Those nuns were simply evil, not taking proper care of the most vulnerable who were already so hurt by the world. There was no love of thy neighbor practiced in that “home”

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It is heartbreaking 💔

[@scott.wrightnj]

Wow . Thank you for your efforts. That is unbelievable, that had happened.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you Scott a very sad place indeed

[@jacquelyncochran7966]

Love your channel. So sad and tragic 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😥😥😥😥💔💔💔. Those poor families

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

The saddest story I've had to tell, don't think I'll ever forget how sad I felt at that moment 💔

[@latrelleedwards7492]

Your channel is amazing. Thank you for sharing ♥️

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You are so welcome

[@denisedarrell6828]

That was sad, but it was so beautiful. Splendid job Sue... 💔😭

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Denise, so extremely emotional to do x

[@cecil3513]

Ive been following this story for years... no words

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Absolutely heartbreaking,

[@lisafarlow1905]

This was so sad. I cried through most of it. Thank u so much for this. I could tell how hard this was for you. People need to know this story and you did it beautifully.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you Lisa, yes a very difficult story to tell and I felt a lot of the pain. It's hard to understand why this happened. Absolutely heartbreaking 💔

[@audreyh1890]

Sue heartfelt thanks to you ❤I started watching this but it’s too painful 😢😢😢I read an article on this years ago and was soo confused angry and sad ….how could this happen how???????😢😢😢 thank you 🙏🏼 🙏🏼🙏🏼 I totally agree no apologies none whatsoever can ever account for this smh 🤦‍♀️

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes, this was the saddest story I've covered. I found it hard to leave. My heart broke 💔 😢

[@1sandra475]

I’m watching the show through KZbin today. It breaks my heart. All those defenseless babies!!! And Nuns capable of such atrocities???? I’m half Irish and brought up catholic. I went through the parochial schools and catechism. Nuns teaching me all day long. Never could I have thought that this was apart of my world. Like priests that commit molestations, I can’t comprehend the evilness inside those usurpers. Hold tight to the cross. Don’t blame a country (Ireland). It’s “people” making evil. Pray for God’s mercy on their souls.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Sandra

[@marygarner5249]

Nothing in the world more precious than a child how could any one hurt these little ones breaks my heart thank you for bringing their stories to lite GOD Bless

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I agree, how could they, least look after them as they were in their care, no proper grave not proper burial, they had no hearts...evil

[@marygarner5249]

Amen 💟

[@lindabrown7603]

Sending you a big hug Sue .That was heartbreaking .Thank you for telling their story .They won't be forgotten .🙏💔

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Linda it was extremely hard especially reading the poems survivors wrote, just can't help but feel their hurt x x

[@pamelamikel7967]

Thanks for sharing this stoey.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Very welcome Pamela

[@jodouglas5792]

God bless those poor little souls I am literally crying my eyes out😢 I live not too far from an old Catholic orphanage in Geelong Australia I know for a fact this happened here to Every time I visit I can hear their tortured crying Bless you Sue for sharing this story ❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks it was heartbreaking 💔

[@arrabellawillow7943]

So very sad 🇮🇪

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Heartbreaking

[@ginsirpy823]

So much worried when go thru your video. Very very sad..thanks for your effort.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Gin, it's heartbreaking 😢

[@tammypotts4572]

Bless you Sue for doing this. I am sure this was a difficult one, but one to be shared. I can feel the heartbreak in your words, and I am so heartbroken for the mothers and children. They deserved so much better. Life is precious, and should be held onto no matter the situation it is in. Bless you Sue.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

This was definitely the hardest one I have ever done, I could feel the heartbreak there, very emotional and extremely sad

[@tinasummers4578]

Thank you 💕💕💕💕💕💕 much love

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Tina, this was a sad one

[@benbaker2965]

Sue, what a sad, sad story, which leads to more questions than answers. Everything about this is horrible and raises many many questions. Sue, thank you for helping us remember them.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you Ben, it's extremely sad but as you say they must be remembered

[@beckysteffka2434]

Very Respectfully done Sue

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Becky, it was extremely hard to stand there and not fall apart, it's almost like I felt the sadness, it was so hard to leave 💔

[@beckysteffka2434]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards I don't think I could have presented this story, I was in tears through most of it. I could see that it was affecting you, but this is a tough subject. If we don't present this history, then we repeat it. I believe what goes around, comes around eventually. Thanks for tackling a really difficult subject.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Rebecca x x

[@tinasummers4578]

May All of them Rest In Peace 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@annelielubbe4213]

This is so heartbreaking poor little babies. 😢

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I know, so very sad 😔

[@ginabarrows2454]

How heartbreaking 😭 I watched a program on this story and cried thru the whole thing. I was shocked that nuns did this. ❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It's extremely sad Gina x

[@brendashaw2035]

This is one of the saddest videos. And the nuns will have to answer to God for what they have done. Great job on the video. Thank you Sue

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Brenda, so sad, just no words, they will meet their maker and he will judge them all

[@martinkirby3100]

Those poor babies and children may god bless them and may they rest in peace

[@joem715]

I've seen another video of this tragedy, but it was filmed quite some time ago, before the memorial was put into place and decorated. The story seemed rushed and was not properly explained, so I would like to thank you for sharing the real story of what happened to these little angels. I hope the babies were laid to rest in a real cemetery once the investigation was concluded. I know for the mothers who are still alive there will most likely never be any sort of closure, especially after finding out the truth of what happened to their children.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

There have been talks that they are to excavate the area but I've heard no update on that since, it's definitely the saddest stories I've ever done before, you can feel the pain when there

[@Carolbearce]

So beautifully done Sue. Such a horrible travesty done by this church. Just breaks my heart.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Carol, I felt every bit pain in this story, I'll never understand this never

[@purplehaze5977]

I broke my heart crying but thanks for telling us the story I never heard of it before

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Hazel, this was a sad one alright x

[@purplehaze5977]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards it was I was sobbing 😭 just can't stop thinking about how they suffered and no love given to them I can't even let an animal go without love and children are so precious

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes Hazel, what kind of people were they, absolutely Evil

[@tinasummers4578]

All of them have there wings in Heaven 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@bcoldgoalie]

Humans have the capacity for strength,kindness and love. But there is also the capacity for cruelty and hate. I only hope that we have more of the former than the latter. Glad you were able to bring this sad history to light Sue. 😪🙏🇨🇮

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Hans, you're correct in what you say x

[@jan7240]

That was so heartbreaking to watch and hear the story of these little ones 😢 God bless you Sue you did so well trying to read those poems 🙏🏼

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Jan, it was heartbreaking 💔

[@clashwiththefam1015]

Wow so sad love your work sue

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Clash, yes this was heartbreaking

[@clashwiththefam1015]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards no thank u for your videos

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You're very welcome 🙏

[@annmarritt4337]

This is beyond sad those poor children far too soon no Apology from those who caused this will ever be accepted bless those children I hope they are resting in peace. Those parents must be devasted thank you sue for this heartbreaking story told with respect .

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Oh this was o hard to make, so very sad. Certainly felt full of emotion here

[@sonjakenzler4170]

Thank you Sue. A horrible story but you presented the facts so respectfull and sp dignified. As many others already stated, wherever the catholic church is there is also a lot of darkness and nasty things to uncover,

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Unfortunately you're correct, so many terrible deeds by the Catholic church

[@fionamort5837]

Totally heartbreaking I've read so much about the tuame mother & baby homes, how could nuns do this to wee babies & there mammys its so sickening, God bless their wee souls 🙏🙏🙏🌹💔😪😪😪

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Fiona it's the saddest story I have filmed and probably ever will

[@susiepittman601]

Wow. Speechless.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Extremely sad 😔

[@lesleyjohnsonn6846]

Firstly, thanks for remembering Tuam, it must of been a hard but necessary visit. When you said " no apology could ever fix this" I so agree. Only demons could do such a terrible deed, and I would never believe those responsible would be sorry. As for all who suffered under this I can only hope they are now all at peace in God's care.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Lesley, yes it was so so hard and upsetting, I found it hard to leave, even after the video, so I went and bought flowers to show my respect and my hurt for each of those who suffered. I'll never ever forget this place 💔

[@lesleyjohnsonn6846]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards You have a good heart ... I feel that all those babies should of had their gift of life, ie birthdays, Christmas, marriage etc which was taken away with such cruelty. At least we can remember them at this time of the year. Sending you ❤ and best wishes.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you 😊 💓

[@shirleyn546]

Wicked. Not even given a little dignity after death. Those poor young girls too. You hear the numbers, but it really strikes home seeing the list after list. Sending 🤗 to you Sue, very well done.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Shirley, yes I really wanted to put a name to each child that passed away, it's extremely hard to understand why this even happened x

[@sallykohorst8803]

Well what to say? It is unreal how all those children were taken so young. RIP TO THEM ALL! SUE IT WAS SO HARD FOR YOU BUT THE STORY NEEDED TO BE TOLD. NOW ALL THOSE KIDS WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you Sally, extremely sad 💔

[@Monica_Baja]

Wow, I'm saddened to hear this story. May all those precious ones and their loved ones rest in peace 🙏🏼🕊️💕🕊️🙏🏼

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Monica, heartless acts 💔

[@thomasalderman2399]

This is something I'd never know about living in the U.S. Thank you Serenity Sue. As bad as it is, their story should be told.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Thomas, this was certainly the saddest place I have ever stood in my life, heartbreaking 💔

[@thomasalderman2399]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards When you were talking , you visibly got upset. You could hear it in your voice too. I got all teared up !

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It felt very emotional there, very hard to leave the little area too 😢

[@jq5609]

Truly heartbreaking 💔 😢

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Absolutely the hardest story I've told 💔 just horrific

[@KarinIsaac]

💔 I have no words

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

💔

[@KarinIsaac]

Hi Sue,I'm Karin from Australia I just want to thank you & GV for making it possible to be able to come on your adventures and learn so much history, much appreciated keep up the good work,take care x

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Totally a sad story may all the children rest in peace

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It's heartbreaking 💔

[@narelle-creative-arts]

Thank you Sue for this video, I watched the documentary about this horrible treatment by the Catholic Church against the young mums and babies …just so heartbreaking . It is crazy to think that this could have happened to anyone of us it’s truly just luck that we are born into a good or bad life …The work Katherine did was truly the most beautiful yet tragic research…all I can hope for is these babies and children have or will meet their loved ones on the other side..where there are no more tears and only love and laughter. Rest in Eternal Peace to all lost here💔💐🍀

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Narelle, it truly is so sad, I could feel it as I stood there

[@colbycrawford8969]

It also happened in the USA 🇺🇸 and Canada 🇨🇦 sadly.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Oh it's heartbreaking 💔

[@SanBrunoBeacon]

May all the souls of these children who met a tragic end here rest in peace.🙏🏻

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks San 💔

[@cathymorrison4953]

ALL CHILDREN MATTER 😭🇨🇦🧡

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Couldn't agree more 💔

[@janicepounds9934]

😢😭 There are no words...........

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

None that could ever make this story any better 💔

[@terrirobinson3876]

I read about this recently. I can't imagine the heartlessness of these Women of God. The Catholic Church should be paying for the DNA analysis so these children can be buried under their names and with family. Sue thank you for doing this. I cried with you.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi Terri, yes a very sad and horrible story, a disgraceful act but unfortunately one of many