'Invaluable' SUNDAY TIMES 'Beautifully written, utterly relatable' JUNO ROCHE 'An act of love' PLANNINGTOROCK My name is Rhyannon, and I'm an addict.
In 2012, Rhyannon Styles began her gender transition, and attended her first 12-Step meeting - beginning two journeys which changed the course of her life. Using her personal narrative as a springboard for exploring addiction, recovery and LGBTQ+ mental health, Rhyannon writes with searing honesty about the complexity of her experiences. The book spans a range of addictions including alcohol, food, sex and relationships, the internet and narcotics, and highlights the ways in which addiction and the transition process can overlap. A first-of-its kind narrative, and a powerful account of recovery, this book offers advice, hope and support for those struggling with addiction in its many forms.
Author Biography
Rhyannon Styles is an internationally recognized journalist, author, performer and public speaker. Her ground-breaking ELLE column, 'The New Girl' charted her transition and was published as a bestselling memoir in 2017. She has written for Stylist, Sunday Times Style, i-D and Broadly and featured in Feminists Don't Wear Pink and Other Lies, To My Trans Sisters and Women of Substances. A leading figure in the LGBTQ+ community, Rhyannon was name-checked on Independent's Rainbow List as 'One to Watch'.
