Nicholas Nelson and Charlie Spring face the complexities of a long-term relationship as Charlie’s struggles with an eating disorder and mental health become more acute. While Nick prepares to tell his father about his boyfriend, he also tries to support Charlie through his diagnosis of anorexia and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The story documents Charlie’s time in a psychiatric hospital, his recovery process, and how the couple maintains their connection through difficult conversations about self-harm and the limitations of supporting someone in crisis.
Teenagers and young adults look to this volume for a realistic depiction of how mental illness affects young romances. Readers learn that while love provides a support system, it cannot replace professional clinical treatment. The book provides a template for setting healthy boundaries within a partnership during recovery. It offers those dealing with similar health issues a sense of visibility and practical examples of how to communicate complex feelings to friends and family members.
Practical, inward-looking and clear-cut; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
