LIVING
FULL
LIVING
FULL
Winning My Battles with Eating Disorders
Danielle Sherman-Lazar
Mango Publishing
Coral Gables
Copyright © 2018 by Danielle Sherman-Lazar
Published by Mango Publishing Group, a division of Mango Media Inc.
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Living FULL: Winning My Battles with Eating Disorders
Library of Congress Cataloging
ISBN: (p) 978-1-63353-874-0 (e) 978-1-63353-875-7
Library of Congress Control Number: 2018957577
BISAC category code: SEL014000, SELF-HELP / Eating Disorders & Body Image
Printed in the United States of America
DISCLAIMER: To protect the privacy of any individual who did not want to be mentioned in this book, I have changed some names, omitted some people entirely, or created a composite of various characters. In some cases, I have also changed identifying particulars about some situations. Nevertheless, everything written in this book rings true to my experiences and interactions while having and recovering from an eating disorder.
TRIGGER WARNING: This book contains material that can be triggering for someone who is not recovered from an eating disorder. Please do not read if triggering behaviors will have a negative impact on your recovery.
To my beautiful daughters, Vivienne and Diana. May you always be happy, healthy, and full by every definition of the word.
Also to the millions of people affected by eating disorders. You are not alone, and recovery is more than possible—stay strong. You are entirely capable of living a full life.
Table of Contents
The Little Engine That Couldn’t
The Answer, Alex Trebek, Is What Is Total Destruction?
Foreword