Removing the Emotional Mask
The holiday of Purim brings various images to my mind. I think of the characters in the Purim story, of the classic cartoons we have
The holiday of Purim brings various images to my mind. I think of the characters in the Purim story, of the classic cartoons we have
Each year, the final week in February is designated as Eating Disorder Awareness Week as promoted by the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA.) NEDA is
Never did I imagine that I would become a dog person. As a young child I remember my sister constantly asking my parents for a
I am writing this piece from Café Aroma in Israel, where I am working and vacationing. Part of the work I will be doing here
When we meet up with someone whom we haven’t seen in a while, one of the first things we generally say is “You look great!”
The moment I began opening up about my eating disorder I invited the world to learn about and witness my struggles. Frequently, people will now
Recently my father approached me as I am the “eating disorder aficionado” in our family, to ask for my thoughts on the latest fad among
“You work with eating disorders? I have an eating disorder…I never know when to stop eating!” This is the response I most often receive when
With the chagim underway everyone seems to be busy with preparations, shopping, and of course cooking the lavish delicacies that will be served at the
The words that often come to mind when one thinks of Rosh Hashana are reflection, resolutions, family, Tifilot and food. There are many traditions revolving
Chances are if you were to ask a young woman about her self-esteem she would begin to discuss how she feels about herself in relation
People often ask me why I feel compelled to write about eating disorders. The main purpose behind my writing is to provide awareness. It is