SCARRED

One of my work colleagues at Samaritans lent me this book about a woman who now works high up in the Samaritans. I have never met this woman as she doesn't work at my branch, but many of my Samaritan colleagues have. Basically, the woman (Sophie Andrews) is adopted at a young age, she becomes extremely close to her adoptive father then this all changes the day she gets her first period, he starts raping her. She endures such a traumatic and horrific time which includes her being sectioned, living on the streets and being raped on the streets. She confides in Samaritans alot and relys on them, in the end she is released from the psyciatric hospital and has to find her own way. She then discovers she is gay and has a couple of relationships with women in the book. Today, she is involved in many charity organisations including the Samaritans and she also helps homeless children with her work.

The book took me three days to read, despite the book being very graphic and therefore disturbing, the book was amazing. I have never cried so much in my life (even more than when I watch Titanic!). This woman is truly an amazing individual who one day I hope to meet.