"The 8 Keys to Recovery" by Carolyn Costin and Gwen Schubert Grabb

Book Depository: https://www.bookdepository.com/8-Keys-Recovery-from-Eating-Disorder-Carolyn-Costin/9780393706956

"This is no ordinary book on how to overcome an eating disorder. The authors bravely share their unique stories of suffering from and eventually overcoming their own severe eating disorders. Interweaving personal narrative with the perspective of their own therapist-client relationship, their insights bring an unparalleled depth of awareness into just what it takes to successfully beat this challenging and seemingly intractable clinical issue.

For anyone who has suffered, their family and friends, and other helping professionals, this book should be by your side. With great compassion and clinical expertise, Costin and Grabb walk readers through the ins and outs of the recovery process, describing what therapy entails, clarifying the common associated emotions such as fear, guilt, and shame, and, most of all, providing motivation to seek help if you have been discouraged, resistant, or afraid. The authors bring self-disclosure to a level not yet seen in an eating disorder book and offer hope to readers that full recovery is possible."

06.05.2020

Journal Entry

Dear Hannah,

I know it's hard to see now, that 'recovery' feels impossible and really scary. But I am so proud of you for picking up 'The 8 Keys to Recovery' book again. I know how hard it was to do this, how challeneging it is taking this book on is. This book that you have been carrying around for years and years. 

Go you for giving it another go, another shot. 

I know hope comes in dribs and drabs, but keep holding onto that 1% of hope that you can get through this.

I hope this 8 Keys to Recovery book helps you through your journey, I hope it does help in some way. You bought this journal today, use it to write. This is a safe space.

Lets begin,

Lets hold onto hope,

Lets try to look for the positives and not be dragged down by the evil voices of anorexia.

Lets give this book a shot, we don't know unless we try. 

You will have some shit days, some better ones.

But don't give up. 

Keep fighting. 

Keep trying. 

Love Hannah X