A Section of My Life

When his career in music seemingly fell apart, Shocka - then one-third of the grime collective Marvell - found himself in hospital for his deteriorating mental health. He went on to be sectioned a total of four times, receiving a diagnosis of schizophrenia along the way.



In A Section of My Life, you will read Shocka's raw retelling of his incredible, inspiring life story. Interlaced with each chapter are poems that he wrote while he was in hospital. Alongside each poem, he has included thought-provoking questions to help you explore your mental health and purpose in life, as well as space to journal your answers.



But it all starts with a simple question that Shocka asked God at the beginning of his own journey: how can I help? Now, he knows the answer, and he hopes that the same question can inspire you to find your purpose too - and that you'll learn to love and accept yourself, no matter what.