This book contains explicit references to, and descriptions of, situations which may cause distress. This includes references to and descriptions of:

• Abuse

• Body hatred and fatphobia

• Death, dying, and mass murder

• Hateful behaviour directed at religious groups

• Homophobia

• Hospitalisation

• Mental illness and ableism

• Nudity

• Racism and racial slurs

• Self-​harm and suicidal thoughts, intentions, and actions

• Sexism

• Sexual assault

• Substance use and abuse

• Swear words or curse words

• Transphobia

• Violence

Every effort has been made to provide more specific content warnings before relevant chapters, but please be aware that references to potentially distressing topics occur frequently and throughout the book.