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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 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.
An inspirational and
moving speaker. |
