Recovered.® by Jenni Schaefer

Hope

Today I had the opportunity to spend time with the wonderful family of my friend who recently died from anorexia. Her memorial service was this morning in her hometown. Many tears fell. Despite the tears, the service was really a celebration of life. One word heard throughout the service was: hope.

Weigh-In Wednesday

I recently began receiving “Weigh-In Wednesday” inspirational emails from the Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee (EDCT) (www.edct.net). I love these messages so much that I wanted to share one with you.

I Wish They Knew...

In my travels, I meet lots of amazing people. I meet women and men who are brave enough to face their inner demons. Recently, I met McKenzie Tabor.

At a candlelight vigil for eating disorder victims, McKenzie read aloud a poem that she wrote about her personal struggle with anorexia/bulimia. I was deeply moved and asked her if I could share it with you. She said, “Yes!”

For my Friend

When I speak to a group, I often site the statistic:

Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness.

I just came face to face with how true that fact is. The statistics are real. They are not just numbers. All of the numbers represent real people with real families.

Eating Disorders Awareness Helps Mental Health Parity Pass in House Vote

Regarding my last post, check out the results!!

Jenni

PRESS RELEASE
MARCH 6 2008
CONTACT MARC LERRO, 202-543-9570

Urgent Request: Mental Health Parity

We all know that people with eating disorders have difficulty getting health insurance coverage. We can make a difference and work to get better coverage by advocating for mental health parity for eating disorders today. Please see the message below from the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED). Take action TODAY!

Listen to a Radio Show Today!

Doris Smeltzer, author of Andrea's Voice: Silenced by Bulimia, is hosting a rare and singular Internet radio show. The show is called Savor Yourself ... beyond skin deep.  It courageously addresses the issues in a world where a "one-size fits all" mentality prevails.  Through personal story and interviews with world-renowned experts in the field of eating disorders, nutrition, and body image issues Savor Yourself helps its listeners dare to go "beyond skin deep" as they end their body woes and get turned on to life again!  To tune in for this uplifting hour every Monday at 1:00 PM (PST) please go to the Internet Radio Link at www.AndreasVoice.org or www.VoiceAmerica.com.