I had a busy weekend. I went to 2 ED support groups (I found another one nearby, yeah!), my daughter had a 103 fever most of the weekend, and the NY Times article I was interviewed for came out yesterday. You can view it on the web, it's the Sunday, March 2nd edition titled "Starving themselves, cocktail in hand" with a big martini glass next to it. It's in the fashion and styles section. I had mixed feelings about it. I have to re-read it before I comment, but the main point I guess is that there is starting to be more awareness of the need for tx. of both ED and Alcohol/substance abuse together. I guess it's a good article, I just didn't like one part where she said my ED was raging after I was in rehab. That wasn't exactly true but you know journalists, they're all about the drama. I was just hoping it would be more positive and more about recovery. Oh well. It's done. I would love feedback if anyone checks it out.My daughter is feeling alot better now, thank goodness. It was a couple of restless nights of sleep so I'm tired but I will catch up with everyone's journals soon. Happy Monday! :-)
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Know what you mean about Journalists. One time I was just beginning to teach one of my yoga classes when this man dripping with cameras popped in, started snapping away, and asking questions! Nobody even warned me he was coming! I did my best off the cuff, but when the article came out it was not what I wanted to put out there at all! At least you had time to prepare!
I thought the article was pretty good from the educational perspective. However I agree with you that not all that much was said about recovery.
The media prefers sensationalism for sure! SIGH!
I loved the picture of you and shemeebee! You looked healthy and in good weight, so let that be the positive message!
And how brave of you to use your real name! WOo HOO!
I\'m always fascinated by articles, since I\'m the CPCPI District Rep. for AA and have to deal with newspapers and education on anonymity, but you chose to use your name, and wow that\'s such a big thing! So brave to put yourself out there and tell your story. I thought it was a great article. XOXO