NB: This is an in-person event only at Dagenham Library

Meet Gemma Bishop, the author of the poetry book, Wonky Thoughts: An Insight into an Anorexic Journey and hear more about her personal story. The aim of this event is to debunk common misconceptions about eating disorders and spread greater awareness of how the mental health condition affects real life.

As a qualified teacher with an MSc (Oxon) in teaching and learning, Gemma Bishop has proved that you can function with anorexia. This all changed, though, after fifteen years of suffering and her finally requiring an inpatient admission. Following almost four months in the hospital, Gemma reconnected with writing.

Gemma has a passion for inspiring others and hopes the poetry collection can encourage everyone to look deep within themselves and find just one thing that makes them smile, as you only get one chance at life, and it is better if you accept who you are.

Buy Wonky Thoughts: An Insight into an Anorexic Journey

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