Compulsive Eaters and Relationships: Ending the Isolation

Long-term recovery from an eating disorder involves more than learning to eat moderately and safely. It means developing a deep sense of self-worth. A primary part of that process is an examination of how we relate to ourselves and others. Compulsive Eaters and Relationships: Ending the Isolation helps us take a close look at the relationships in our lives. Written by the author of Please Don't Give Me Chocolates, Compulsive Eaters and Relationshiops explores: * Why relationships can be dificult for us * Common obstacles to healthy relationships * Common relationship struggles and themes * Special classes of relationships * How the O.A. program can help us improve relationships * The promises of recovery for relationships Using the Twelve Steps as a guide, this book discusses relationships with friends, family, lovers, co-workers, and others. It helps us consider our feelings toward thin people, overweight people, and normal eaters. Most importantly, it helps us examine our feelings about ourselves. Here is concrete, compassionate guidance that can help us begin to get in touch with ourselves and others. --- from book's back cover