Mental health carers often navigate a system that feels fragmented, leaving them unheard and unseen. My new spoken word poem, “Who is”, explores this reality asking who is believed, listened to, supported, or left behind when the challenges of mental illness take hold.

Taken from my upcoming poetry collection, Unpaid, Unseen and Yet Unbroken (launching 2026), this piece reflects the experiences of unpaid carers, particularly from ethnic minority communities, who face the added burden of navigating a system that often overlooks their voices.

Through poetry, I hope to open a conversation about the importance of listening, understanding, and valuing carers’ lived experiences.

🎥 Watch the full poem here: Who is – Spoken Word Poem