Description

By Lovisa Pahlson-Moller

ISBN: 978-1-905610-98-3
Published: 2006
Pages: 203
Key Themes: borderline personality disorder, mental health services, diary, poetry, young woman

Description

Little Girl Lost is the wonderful and moving account of a young womans successful battle with self-harm and borderline personality disorder. Lovisa first self-harmed at the age of six and survived boot camp before becoming part of the psychiatric system. Little Girl Lost combines an intelligent creative mix of diary writing with powerful poems taking the reader through a roller coaster of emotions. It is an honest, interesting and touching book. Lovisa gives us some insight into her desire for acceptance for being herself. Anybody who has suffered from mental illness will be able to relate to this book.

About the Author

The author spent a period of time in hospital. She used to harm herself and hear voices. Her aim is to reach out to others and be accepted.