Scarred
She was a slave to her father. Pain was her only escape.
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Publisher Description
The shocking story of how exceptionally violent abuse turned one girl to desperate self-harm before turning her life around.
Growing up, Sophie carried a terrible secret. She was her father's slave, in the most horrific ways imaginable. At just a few months old she was adopted by a couple that seemed comfortably well off and perfectly respectable to the outside world. But behind closed doors, Sophie's childhood was a living hell.
Her father spent the next decade grooming her for abuse and when Sophie's mother left for good, that very night, he told Sophie that from now on she would sleep in his bed. Unable to cope, Sophie spiralled into suicidal misery. She began to self-harm to try and escape the agony. But one day she went too far and at 16, ended up in a psychiatric unit. It was here that she finally confronted the horrors of home and began the painful journey of rebuilding her life. A phenomenally courageous woman, Sophie now works for the Samaritans and helps other young people in need.
Harrowing yet compelling, this is a searing and truly inspirational account of overcoming the worst abuse and self-harm.
Customer Reviews
Love hurts
I admit I have read loads of true abuse stories but this one saddened me from the start, as I was n maybe still am in my head a self harmer the strength you need is sometimes harder than the abuse itself. So glad you made it Sophie
What an inspiration
Thank you for sharing your story
Absolutely fantastic
Although this can be really tough reading at times it is an amazing book filled with strength, determination and a strong sense of self preservation. I loved this book and found it easy to get lost in its pages