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Artist’s Note

Out of frustration with the Department and the slow pace of proceedings in dependency court, I began writing down some of the absurdities we were experiencing along the way. I shared some of those notes with my friend Willie D., who encouraged me to turn them into something more, and helped me bring them to life through music.

What began as a personal exercise became a much-needed diversion and creative outlet during a protracted legal battle that was forced upon our family. The songs "Welcome To The Machine" written by Scott, along with "Taken Away," "Borrowed Time," "Hard To Explain," "Pictures In A Frame," and "Get Straight" written by Elisabeth, grew out of our fight for the children’s return and reflect the emotions, moments, and experiences we encountered throughout that difficult process.

If you or someone you know has had experience with our broken child welfare system, parts of these songs may feel oddly familiar and resonate with your own story. Thank you Willie!