Marianne Lucas, Integrative Therapist, recommends:
Life Without Ed by Jenni Schaefer
“I deeply appreciate the way “Life Without Ed” by Jenni Schaefer gives voice to the experience of living with an eating disorder and outlines meaningful steps towards freedom from it. Writing in an engaging and accessible style, Schaefer shares the lessons and therapeutic exercises that supported her personal journey to recovery from an eating disorder. She introduces “Ed” as the personification of her eating disorder and describes the complex and abusive relationship Ed has with her. By externalising the illness, she helps readers see that they are not one with it, offering a powerful reframing of the recovery process. With honesty and vulnerability, Schaefer invites readers into her journey, offering a window into her process of self-discovery, self-compassion and empowerment.
This book is a valuable resource for anyone currently navigating recovery, for loved ones seeking to understand the lived experience, or for clinicians looking for a first-person perspective on the challenges of anorexia and bulimia.“
The Blurb:
Jenni had been in an abusive relationship with Ed for far too long. He controlled Jenni’s life, distorted her self-image, and tried to physically harm her throughout their long affair. Then, in therapy, Jenni learned to treat her eating disorder as a relationship, not a condition. By thinking of her eating disorder as a unique personality separate from her own, Jenni was able to break up with Ed once and for all. Inspiring, compassionate, and filled with practical exercises to help you break up with your own personal E.D., Life Without Ed provides hope to the millions of people plagued by eating disorders. Beginning with Jenni’s ‘divorce’ from Ed, this supportive, lifesaving book combines a patient’s insights and experiences with a therapist’s prescriptions for success to help you live a healthier, happier life without Ed.
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