Dear Body

An emotionally raw, vulnerable collection of poetry illustrates a young woman's painful trauma, which cultivated an environment for bulimia. This anthology allows her to powerfully articulate the suffocating effects of mental illness. The conclusion inspires body positivity and dialogue on recovery. The novel curtails the taboo surrounding depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress. dear body? gives voice to those silently suffering and hope to those who are recovering.