Ashley John-Baptiste: Rejection, aspirations, and a lack of hugs
· 56 min · S27 E6 · Explicit
Episode Ashley John-Baptiste: Rejection, aspirations, and a lack of hugs
How big do you let yourself dream? BBC broadcaster Ashley John-Baptise grew up in care, and knows all too well that love can help cultivate aspiration.
In this chat with Fearne, Ashley talks through his childhood, from being bounced between foster parents and care homes, to ending up with a history degree from Cambridge University.
He explains how he became a colder and more detached child as protection against constant rejection. Ashley also talks about the very real impact not having access to touch and attachment to a primary care giver can have on a person’s future outcomes.
Fearne and Ashley chat about the huge influence kind and persistent adults can have over a child’s life. You don’t have to be a parent to positively impact a child; teaching, mentoring, and community work will make a huge difference to an individual, and as a result, society too...
Ashley’s memoir, Looked After, is out on June 13th.
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