Some years ago, I wrote a book about my ten days in an eating disorder treatment center. It was never published, but now I feel like sharing some of it. I’m going to post random chapters to be enjoyed in little servings like this. –Juliana “Juliana.” A soft friendly voice wakes me.
This reminds me of a song by James Taylor called "Knockin' Around The Zoo." It is on his album produced by Paul McCartney on Apple Records. It is before the Sweet Baby James album.
This brings back memories - those feelings of clinging to and obsessing about something I could control. The world was a very small place then. I’ve come to believe my disordered eating was my first addiction. I got the dopamine hit when I ignored my hunger, or when I saw a lower weight on the scale. Then I discovered alcohol…
Thanks Juliana for once again sharing your beautiful art. Whether it’s writing or music, you have helped so many and now you share your experience of getting helped; What an honest body of work you’ve given us.
Thank you for sharing some of your experiences in the treatment center.
It must be kind of difficult to open up like this, but you felt the time was right and there must be a reason for it. I believe you are saving others through your writing. Take care, stay safe.
This reminds me of a song by James Taylor called "Knockin' Around The Zoo." It is on his album produced by Paul McCartney on Apple Records. It is before the Sweet Baby James album.
Thank you for giving a voice to this experience. Your truth belongs to others as well but it is generous to give freely.
This brings back memories - those feelings of clinging to and obsessing about something I could control. The world was a very small place then. I’ve come to believe my disordered eating was my first addiction. I got the dopamine hit when I ignored my hunger, or when I saw a lower weight on the scale. Then I discovered alcohol…
Thanks Juliana for once again sharing your beautiful art. Whether it’s writing or music, you have helped so many and now you share your experience of getting helped; What an honest body of work you’ve given us.
"I walk/shuffle, half-awake, down the hall...." I feel like I'm watching you. I think The Police snuck in.
Thank you for sharing some of your experiences in the treatment center.
It must be kind of difficult to open up like this, but you felt the time was right and there must be a reason for it. I believe you are saving others through your writing. Take care, stay safe.