Derry Girls star Jamie-Lee O'Donnell on childhood and moving to Barcelona

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Jamie-Lee O'Donnell has spoken about her difficult childhood and how therapy and moving to Barcelona have helped her.

The Derry Girls actress has spoken about her difficult childhood and how therapy has helped her heal. She moved to Barcelona with her partner a number of years ago, describing the switch as healing and peaceful. She has said that living abroad has allowed her to experience things she missed out on during childhood.

How it is being reported

• 'It took a lot to get out of it': Derry Girls star Jamie-Lee O'Donnell opens up on difficult childhoodShe left her native Northern Ireland a number of years ago and moved to Barcelona - saying the switch has been 'healing' and peacefulBelfast Live · 12 Oct, 21:54
• Jamie-Lee O’Donnell: ‘Why wouldn’t I want a lot of money? Of course I do. Because in my childhood, I saw the problems’The original Derry Girl talks therapy, learning to love herself, having to go ‘no contact’ with family, and moving to BarcelonaBelfast Telegraph · 12 Oct, 19:00

In this story: Jamie-Lee O'Donnell · Derry Girls · Barcelona · Channel 4 · Northern Ireland

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