Ealing Author Shares Her Recovery Story | |||
New book from young adults aims to inspire and reassure
A young Ealing woman who has previously shared mental health battles through her spoken poetry is now one of 25 authors in a powerful new book. In the new book she writes: ''I was a gregarious, outgoing, full of life little girl, and the world really was my oyster. However, hitting teenage years something shifted and changed within me. I had always been the ‘good girl’, I was able and for the most part took life in my stride. However, this changed when I went to secondary school. I felt out of my depth - a small fish in a big pond- and a flood of vulnerabilities came to surface. I felt unsure of who I was, I felt less than, I felt unseen, I felt overwhelmed at the prospect of becoming an ‘adult’; I turned to food…….. I have learned about my own personal strength, which is more phenomenal than I ever would have realised. I have learnt that I cannot do this on my own. I have learnt the power in asking for help. I have learnt there is no shame in not being ok, that everyone on some level, has their own personal struggles…'' Nia says she hopes sharing her recovery journey will provide help to others in a number of ways, initially breaking the taboo and getting across the message that there is absolutely no shame in suffering with mental health illnesses. All profits from the book will go towards supporting young people who face barriers to employment. You Are A LIMITED EDITION – Available to buy from 1 March on Amazon and in bookstores worldwide.£9.99. Register for notifications and details of book launch here. Samaritans Annemarie Flanagan 1 February 2021
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