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5 February 2026 - Blog

Track 7: This Is Not My Home – The House That Trauma Built Lyrics

Li Jean-Luc Harris · This is not my home (Verse 1)The chapter with Carol and John had to end A difficult turn, a painful new bendNow an unfamiliar door under a camera’s eye A list of cold rules replaces a warm goodbye They call it a house, but it’s a hollow shell With a staff […]

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5 February 2026 - Blog Music The House That Trauma Built

Track 6: The Wall – The House That Trauma Built Lyrics

Li Jean-Luc Harris · The Wall (Verse 1)It started small, a brick of “I’m okay”To tune out the noise and keep the world at bayEach question you asked was a door to the pastSo I learned how to build, and I learned to build fastA fortress of silence, quiet and tallJust a kid on his […]

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3 February 2026 - Music The House That Trauma Built

Track 5: Case File And a Heartbeat – The House That Trauma Built Lyrics

Li Jean-Luc Harris · Case File And a Heartbeat (Verse 1) The pages start to turn, a date in January A “Looked After Child,” for all the world to see The file just says “transition,” a sterile, clean design But I remember school gates, and a hand that wasn’t mine It talks of “overcrowding,” the […]

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Testimonials

Jo Ellins

Had the privilege today of hearing @li_harris’s story of his experiences of growing up in care and children’s mental health services. Was heartbreaking and utterly inspiring in equal measure, and is a story everybody should hear and learn from. Check out https://lookedafterchild.com

Jo Ellins
Health Services Researcher @_HSMCentre , University of Birmingham. Tweeting in a personal capacity.
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We Love MCR Charity

The keynote address from @li_harris about his lived experience was incredible 👏

We Love MCR Charity
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Alison S-D

I can highly recommend Li Jean-Luc Harris as a public speaker on lived experience of childhood trauma, #mentalhealth struggles and the care system. He was extremely well received by conference today. Thank you, Li 🙌🏻

Alison S-D
Director at Mayden,
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Jane McKenzie

Following on Thursday’s event, I would like to take the time to thank you for your excellent contribution to our conference and all your help in making the meeting so engaging. I thought your presentation was very powerful and you were extremely brave to share your life to date. You made a real impact with… Read more “Jane McKenzie”

Jane McKenzie
Head of Conference Production - Open Forum Events
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Jane McKenzie

I hope you are well and got home safely back to Rochester after the conference. Just wanted to send you an e mail to thank you once again for delivering such a powerful presentation. It cannot be easy, on any level, to share such details but I know the delegates were extremely appreciative and in… Read more “Jane McKenzie”

Jane McKenzie
Head Of Conference Production - Open Forum Events
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youbeforetwo

But saving the best (no one in that room today would disagree I don’t think) for last. Li Jean-Luc Harris. Not a dry eye in the house and when the Head of External Affairs @youngmindsuk leaps to his feet to applaud you, you know you re onto a winner. Li, Founder of Looked After Child Limited… Read more “youbeforetwo”

youbeforetwo
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Jacqueline Mccartney

Emotional, overwhelming but so powerful. Well done on all you have overcome an achieved.

Jacqueline Mccartney
Rees Foundation/YLYS Ambassador. Participant on Mirra project/CLA health reforms. Access care records my journey.
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Kathy Bailes

Li is determined, motivated and has worked to build a better life for himself. With this comes empathy for others and an understanding of people and hurdles they may face. He should be proud of his achievements so far and I am sure there are many more to come

Kathy Bailes
Owner The Isle of Thanet News - independent media
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Debbie Simmons

Hi Li just wanted to drop you a line to say Well Done again your presentation was amazing.

Debbie Simmons
Place2Be Regional Director for The North of England
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Charlene April

Li is highly intelligent with a knack for empathy. He takes the time to understand others, and learns all he can about topics that interest him. He has an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a bright attitude. 🙂

Charlene April
Project Coordinator for the York Region Youth Strategy - Preventing Youth Homelessness, CYW, Former Non-Profit Founder, Executive and Realtor
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David Harris

Li has some of the best experience when working with vulnerable children as he was also one himself. Dedicated to the role he will learn as much as he can and then more just to make sure he can do everything he possibly can for them.

David Harris
Winstar Technologies
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Iaptus

An incredibly moving and impactful presentation from Li Jean-Luc Harris, founder of Looked After Child– a central place that can offer advice for both Care Workers, but also Children In Care, and care leavers: https://lookedafterchild.com #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters

Iaptus
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Md Mizanur Rahman

Li is dedicated to the end goal, and never stops pushing forward. Highly professional IT Consultant and Coach.

Md Mizanur Rahman
Linkedin Marketing Expert | Digital Marketer |
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