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Care Leaver in Recovery

Referring to herself as a ‘care leaver in recovery’ Jenny Molloy speaks to Woman’s Hour about growing up in children’s homes but still visiting her alcoholic parents and the impact that’s had on her as an adult.

Over 30 years ago, aged just 9 Jenny Molloy walked into a London Police Station with her younger brothers and asked to be taken into care.

The program also exploresย the importance, or not, of keeping links with your birth family.