Michelle Doerr, a devoted mother, found herself navigating uncharted territory when her daughter Alexa was diagnosed with an eating disorder at an unusually young age. Their journey through ambiguous diagnoses, clinic visits, and counseling sessions is candidly depicted, providing a real-world view of the challenges faced by families dealing with similar issues.
Alexa Doerr bravely recounts her struggles and triumphs, offering a rare insight into the mind of a young person battling an eating disorder. Her perspective sheds light on the internal dialogue, tactics, and mental health of someone with an eating disorder.
"This book is a vivid, real, and honest account of the toll an eating disorder takes on the person and the main caregiver. The Doerrs bravely explain their unique viewpoints on what their journey entailed. As an Adlerian professional with more than 25 years of experience helping individuals struggling with eating disorders, the memories and situations shared throughout the book highlight the insidious, and sadly typical, nature of these disorders and the lasting impact they have. The usefulness of Adlerian psychology and how it creates a turning point in their story comes as no surprise to me given the successful recovery of many of my previous clients. Overall, this book is a must-read for clients and caregivers alike; everyone will feel seen and understood, while new insights may develop from reading the authors’ different perspectives. Congratulations to Michelle and Alexa on a book that will undoubtedly change lives for the better."
Susan E. Belangee, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS, DNASAP