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Stand Tall, Little Girl

Stand Tall, Little Girl

Facing up to Anorexia

by Hope Virgo
Paperback
Publication Date: 04/05/2017

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Virgo We follow Hope's devastating struggle with anorexia. For four years, she managed to keep it hidden, keeping dark secrets from friends and family.

But then, on 17th November 2007, Hope's world changed forever. She was admitted to a mental health hospital. Her heart nearly stopped. her skin was yellowing. She was barely recognisable. Forced to leave her family and friends, the hospital became her home.

Over the next year, Hope faced the biggest challenge of her life. At her lowest ebb, Hope had to find the courage to beat her anorexia.

In Stand Tall Little Girl, Hope shares her harrowing, yet truly inspiring, journey. Through her letters and diary entries, Hope tells us how she fought from rock bottom to beat the 'friend', that had controlled and nearly destroyed her life. The story of Hope's recovery will inspire countless others

'Whilst your anorexia seems like your best friend, she knows everything about you and is always there, she is also your worst enemy and not someone you want to know.' Hope

ISBN:
9781911246152
9781911246152
Category:
Psychology
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
04-05-2017
Language:
English
Publisher:
Trigger
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
152
Dimensions (mm):
197x140x15mm
Weight:
0.2kg
Hope Virgo

Hope Virgo suffered with anorexia for 4 years before being admitted to hospital in 2007. She lived in the hospital for a year and since being discharged, has fought to stay well.

Hope now lives and works in London, runs marathons and has a keen interest in exercise and maintaining good mental health. She is in a whole new place, taking each day as it comes and living life to its fullest.

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