How Do You Cope? …with Elis and John - S3 Lemn Sissay: ‘I only knew the importance of family by not having it’

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This week Elis and John are joined by poet and broadcaster Lemn Sissay to discuss growing up in the care system and the journey to his identity.

This episode contains strong language. Details of organisations that can provide help and support on some of the issues raised in this episode or the rest of the series are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Published on Tuesday, 3rd May 2022.

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