{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68da307b136216b12fc38bf5/68da308c730cf5a74753cc96?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Encore: Sophie Willan:  ‘In the care system you're either a tragic story or a hero’ | 27","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68da307b136216b12fc38bf5/2f203c528b438de212a6faff362b44a8.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>How do you truly find your identity after growing up in care?</p><p><br></p><p>John is joined by comedian Sophie Willan, the star and writer of Alma’s Not Normal, to talk about her experiences of the care system.</p><p><br></p><p>Sophie discusses the many ways being in care has affected her life - from constantly thinking of herself as an outsider, to always feeling the need to make people happy. She also talks about growing up with a drug-addicted mother and the boundaries she had to put in place to take care of her mental health.</p><p><br></p><p>On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Sophie shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.</p><p><br></p><p>You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com, or follow the show on Instagram and TikTok.</p>","author_name":"Significant Productions"}