Welcome to Dudley Children's Services' second episode of the A Conversation With...Podcast.  In this episode, Charlie from our Children in Care Council speaks with Jake, who is an amazing young poet.  Jake shares 7 of his poems with us - one of which is a world exclusive!

Jake opens up about what inspired him to begin writing poetry - discussing issues around LGBTQ+ and bullying, he also talks about the positive effect writing poems has had on his mental health.

A massive thank you to Charlie and Jake for agreeing to co-produce this episode and talk so openly about some very difficult subjects.

If you’ve been affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast you can speak to your social worker or access support from online services such as Kooth, The Mix, Young Minds or the Proud Trust.

https://www.kooth.com/

https://www.themix.org.uk/

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

https://www.theproudtrust.org/young-people/

Credits

Presented by Charlie.

Edited and produced by Vicki Silvester-Grant.