Despite the stressful conditions the patients were in, Hald got to know their personalities independent from their eating disorders: "I was surprised to see how brilliantly clever, funny, friendly every single one was." Hald also noticed how they drew strength from each other, often sneaking into each other's rooms to chat late into the night: "Many of the nights were spent playing guitar and singing pop songs, both Polish and American, and reading magazines whilst lying in each others bed."

Ania, pictured singing below, is a big fan of Demi Lovato who has spoken out about her own eating disorder. Ania told Hald that she enjoys singing along to Lovato's lyrics, especially when she's feeling low.