Pick Me Up!

LUCKY BREAKBREAK

Serving up our dinner, my daughter limped to the table.

‘My leg aches, Mum,’ Holly, 15, said.

She’d been complaining of leg pain for days and limping slightly, but she’d recently shot up in height.

So, I just thought it had to be growing pains.

But now days later, the pain seemed worse.

Holly had suffered some bullying at school and girls had called her fat, despite her being a normal weight.

She’d been eating less and had lost weight, too.

I was worried about her.

Maybe there was more going on than I initially thought.

Then one day, I noticed when she ate, she gagged.

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Pick Me Up

Pick Me Up1 min read
Pick Me Up!
Editor: Hannah Poon Features Editor: Hannah Crocker Senior Writer: Anaïs Seely Feature Writers: Kezia Reynolds, Flossie Palmer Senior Designer: Georgia Macmenemey Designer: Kate Martin Junior Designer: Leah George ■
Pick Me Up4 min read
It’s Ruining my Li fe!
Opening the back of the remote control, I needed to change the batteries. Only, trying to push the double As into their slot, I couldn’t get them to pop in as I wanted. Frantically trying to shove the batteries inside, I could feel myself getting mor
Pick Me Up2 min read
Your Beauty
Onions have layers! And it turns out, so can bathtime. The newest line-up from Lush Cosmetics will turn your pamper evening into a swamp. But don't worry, there’s nothing disgusting about this collection! With a range of self-care goodies, you'll wan

Related