![Novel synopsis: An emotionally raw, vulnerable collection of poetry illustrates a young woman’s painful trauma, which cultivated an environment for bulimia. This anthology allows her to powerfully articulate the suffocating effects of mental illness. The conclusion inspires body positivity and dialogue on recovery. The novel curtails the taboo surrounding depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress. dear body… gives voice to those silently suffering and hope to those who are recovering. Alyssa Palazzo is a new-found poet who began writing her first novel at the young age of 18. Her novel dear body is a beautiful piece of work that addresses her battles with mental illness, trauma, and an eating disorder.](/sites/default/files/pastshowheadliners/guest-pics-5-6-2020/kneeling-picture-dear-body.jpeg)
Novel synopsis:
An emotionally raw, vulnerable collection of poetry illustrates a young woman’s painful trauma, which cultivated an environment for bulimia. This anthology allows her to powerfully articulate the suffocating effects of mental illness. The conclusion inspires body positivity and dialogue on recovery. The novel curtails the taboo surrounding depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress. dear body… gives voice to those silently suffering and hope to those who are recovering.