In this episode of What I Wish I’d Known, we hear renowned poet Lemn Sissay OBE share the harrowing but compelling story of his childhood. Stolen from his birth mother and rejected by foster parents, Lemn endured years of mistreatment within the UK care system.

WARNING: contains some strong language and discussion of sensitive topics including: Death, illness, abuse, racism 

Series producer: Anya Pearce

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