Searching for green in a concrete world
After losing loved ones to violent crime, Kwesia X found peace in nature
Lives Less Ordinary · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
Kwesia X grew up in south-east London, surrounded by busy roads and tower blocks. As a teenager her mental health spiralled after a member of her family was killed, and she also lost a close friend to knife crime. Faced with a period of homelessness, Kwesia eventually turned to nature to find peace. Now she's working hard to bring the experience of the natural world to young people in the city, and they're often amazed by the plants and creatures living in the concrete jungle. You can find her videos on her YouTube channel, City Girl in Nature.
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Presenter: Jo Fidgen
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