Grace writes and speaks on eating disorders and young women’s issues and is happy to talk about her experience or more broadly. Please email on gracebowman@yahoo.co.uk for more information.

Writing

Thin was first published in hardback in March 2006 with the title A Shape of My Own.

Elle Magazine - 04/06

Making Myself Eat

Grace writes for Elle magazine about anorexia; how she recovered from it, and how she deals with the pressure to be diet in a skinny-fit world.

The Sunday Times – 12/03/06

How mum saved me from myself

Grace writes for The Sunday Times News Review about how her mum dealt with her anorexia, and what parents can do to spot the signs

The Times Educational Supplement- 02/03/06

Addiction That Becomes An Illness

Grace writes for the Times Educational Supplement. She describes how academic pressure contributed to her teenage anxieties, which precipitated her eating disorder.

i-Village.co.uk- January 2007

Anorexia: The Real Story

Grace writes for women’s website I-village about her fight against anorexia.

The Newcastle Journal - 28/02/06

How I Finally Found A Shape Of My Own

Grace writes for the Newcastle Journal about how anorexia took over her life, and how in her small hometown of Durham her illness was cloaked in silence

The Newcastle Journal - 06/02/07

Grace writes for the Newcastle Journal about the importance of eating disorders' awareness week.

Speaking

BBC Breakfast

Grace speaks to BBC Breakfast about eating disorders and her recovery from anorexia nervosa.

I have begun a speaking programme on eating disorders in schools and hospitals. From the talks I have already conducted I understand that there is a need to open up a dialogue on the issues around eating disorders: to provide positive role models for pupils, and understanding and insight for parents, teachers and doctors.

I feel compelled to pass on what I have learnt through my experience. In particular, I want to take my experience to young people: to open up a dialogue. I feel it is important to talk about emotional health issues. And, I believe it helps, if there is a personal story such as my own with which to identify.

My aim is to talk about the importance of finding your individual shape – aside from peer pressure – a comfortable and positive place for yourself inside and out. I want to talk about the art of feeling self-confident, having good self-esteem and valuing yourself for who you are.

Email Grace at gracebowman@yahoo.co.uk for more information