You Are Not Alone Book of Women in Recovery
Personal Stories of Eating Disorders Anorexia, Bulimia & BingeEating
Sep 28, 2006
Women in recovery have powerful personal stories to share. When they’ve succeeded in recovering from eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia and binge eating, these personal stories become even more important.
Andrea Roe, the Editor of You Are Not Alone, has put together an inspiring collection of women’s stories from all over the globe about their own struggles with eating disorders, depression symptoms, social anxiety symptoms, self-harm, physical abuse and sexual abuse and suicidal thoughts.
The outcome is a beautiful weaving of differences and similarities between people who are fighting for the same thing: to recover and be the person that they are meant to be. The courage and strength in each of the poems, stories, musical lyrics and artwork are both heartbreaking and stirring at the same time.
By compiling this book of writing, Andrea is offering to those still struggling a ray of light, understanding and, above all, hope, that recovery from an Eating Disorder is possible.
Here is an excerpt from her introduction to the book:
"A few years ago I would have never have imagined I would be where I am today. I am a confident woman. I smile and laugh a lot. I love my life! And most importantly,I love myself! I have finally become friends with the person I see when I look in the mirror.
"During my eating disorder, I often found it helpful to read stories and poemsof former sufferers who had felt just like me but who managed to recover. Their writings gave me strength and showed me that I was NOT alone. I loved readingabout other people's eating disorder experiences, recovery and healing journeys.
"They gave me hope, comfort and much needed support. I felt understood."
All proceeds from the sale of this book will go towards selected Eating Disorder Organizations.
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