Stronger than before

Manchester Arena Bomb: Stories of Hope - A podcast by BBC Sounds

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Katie Thistleton meets survivors Millie Tomlinson and Louise Murray, whose lives changed course because of the bombing.Millie from Wigan was 17 and at the concert, just feet from the bomber. Millie suffered mental and physical effects as a result of the bombing. She has just started a course at university. Louise is from Stockport, she gave up her university place after her brother Martyn Hett was killed in the blast.The women talk about healing, moving on and making the best of the future.You will hear eye witness accounts, details of physical injuries, mental health and survival guilt. A list of organisations that can provide help and support is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Manchester.Producers: Sara Dumbell, Andy Bell, Kate Squire.Editors: Andy Bell, Liam Bradford.Online producer: Rachael Smith.Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.