In reading Honest Scales, it was like a scrupulously honest peek at the inner dynamics of an insidious slide into the trap of anorexia nervosa, and the great many challenges of becoming free of its hold. This is not necessarily a comfortable read; it is the story of a difficult and harrowing journey that never-the-less offers a true experience of hope for gaining freedom from anorexia’s grip, and ultimately seeing the realization of that hope. One’s own emotions ride the ups and downs of the journey with the author.
Told with compassion, Michelle’s journey strips away the camouflage designed to protect anorexia’s existence, and offers insight into the hidden complex belief systems that support the external, often mysteriously baffling, visible behaviours. There is no quick fix but the role of faith and allowing truth to expose and replace faulty thought patterns is an encouragement to one’s own faith in the face of destructive self-talk and also to any who might be walking alongside a loved one in the vice-like grip of anorexia.
For those experiencing anorexia nervosa themselves, they will recognize Honest Scales as authentic and see that there is a way to healing and freedom.
Honest Scales: a journey of faith and freedom from anorexia
by Michelle Schmidt
