Finding Freedom Through Poetry: Lashay’s Story with ADHD

La’shay discovered her voice through poetry, finding confidence and freedom in expressing herself. Diagnosed with ADHD, she once feared being seen as different, but writing became her way to share her feelings with honesty and pride.

Inspired by spoken word, La’shay began writing about joy, identity, and living with ADHD. Encouraged by a teacher to perform her work, she realised her words could inspire others.

Through poetry, La’shay transforms challenges into strength, showing that creativity can empower and connect us all.

This film is part of a SEND series, funded by Wandsworth Council as part of the Liberty Festival and London Borough of Culture.


1000 LONDONERS

This film is part of 1000 Londoners, a ten-year digital project which aims to create a digital portrait of a city through 1000 of the people who identify themselves with it.

The profile contains a 3 minute film that gives an insight into the life of the Londoner, as well as their personal photos of London and some answers to crucial questions about their views on London life. Over the course of the project we aim to reveal as many facets of the capital as possible, seeing city life from 1000 points of view.

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1000 Londoners is produced by South London based film production company and social enterprise, Chocolate Films. The filmmakers from Chocolate Films will be both producing the films and providing opportunities to young people and community groups to make their own short documentaries, which will contribute to the 1000 films. Visit www.chocolatefilms.com