Dear Eating Disorder,I can’t erase you.You are inextricably linked to my past, uncomfortably tied to my heart, and unpleasantly weaved into what used to be.I close my eyes, but there are reminders everywhere.A friend points to her stomach and says she’s getting fat. Her voice begins to fade as I remember.I spend a few too […]
US Representative Joe Kennedy III recently introduced an important bill, a bill that would force transparency guidelines upon insurance companies, a bill that would require insurance companies to disclose to federal regulators how often they deny mental health or substance abuse claims – as well as cite specific reasons for their denials, a bill that […]
1. Did you know that we work on contingency?We are here to help you and relieve stress, not cause you more stress or financial worry as you work to recover. For this reason, we work on a contingency-fee basis. So, what does that really mean? It means that you do not pay us a fee […]
You may have heard about – or directly experienced – an insurance denial for some type of medical care (i.e. you need a medical treatment or service, and your insurance company thinks otherwise). You may have even experienced an outright lack of coverage for specific medical needs (i.e. you need a medical treatment or service, […]
My father went on in silent desperation for much of his life.After breaking free from a lifetime of being held hostage to the Kennedy “family code,” former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy reveals the devastating realities of living a life of conspiracy and silence, of living quietly in the center of a family disease; of being […]
Originally posted on Huffington PostA few years back, my husband gave me a charming and eye-opening anniversary card. On the cover were little buttons forming the shape of a big heart. His message inside read: If I could give you one thing in life, I would give you the ability to see yourself through my […]
Originally posted on Huffington PostAdmitting to yourself (and to others) that you have an eating disorder is hard.Seeking treatment for an eating disorder is hard.Working through recovery is hard.This eating disorder business is very hard.And yet we carry on and continue moving forward with the hope of a better life. We use intrinsic motivation and […]
