Glass’s 16th fostering memoir, this is the heartbreaking, true story of a young, troubled mother who needed medical help but refused to see a doctor. Glass is one of the biggest sellers of all time in this genre, having sold more than a million copies in the UK alone.

Cathy has been a foster carer for over 25 years, during which time she has looked after more than 100 children, of all ages and backgrounds. She has three teenage children of her own; one of whom was adopted after a long-term foster placement. The name Cathy Glass is a pseudonym.

Cathy has written 16 books, including bestselling memoirs Damaged, Cut, and Will You Love Me?.