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Next Generation Poet Melissa Lee-Houghton has been affected by mental health issues.
The themes this event explores include trauma/anguish, mental health and the therapeutic benefits of writing poetry. Melissa reads a poem from Sunshine which is followed by a discussion with the audience and Ledbury Poetry Festival Director, Chloe Garner.