Happy Place

Dawn O'Porter

11.07.2022 - By Fearne CottonPlay

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Stereotypes – the cat lady, the mother, the wife – can make us feel we need to play a part to fit the role others have cast us as. Broadcaster and author Dawn O’Porter wonders whether, far from being an entirely negative thing, sometimes that’s a necessary survival method.

In this chat, Fearne and Dawn share their experiences of grief after losing their cats, as well as their thoughts on making a point of crying when they’re alone. Dawn says she has a bit of a rebellious spirit, and explores how she’s very much a product of her early years.

Dawn’s novel, Cat Lady, is available now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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