What No One Told Me About Recovery

If only I knew then what I know now

Laura Fox
Laura Fox
Nov 1 · 8 min read
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I remember the day I entered adult mental health services. I remember the exact date: 23rd December 2010. I remember that I was nineteen and I was secretly proud that I was wearing a top that was aged 14–15 from the kids’ section in New Look.

They might think I’m mad but at least they couldn’t…

Laura Fox

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I write to heal myself and others. lauraelizabeth1991@gmail.com

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