For 11 years, I lived with Lillie, my secret eating disorder.

She crept like a shadow, invading every corner of my life,

stealing my joy and whispering sweet you’ll-be-nothings.

Now, I’m free and happy

and I want to share my secrets of freedom with you.

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If you’re holding this book, there’s a part of you that wants your life back.

That part of you stretches to believe in the possibility of recovery

and a life of freedom and happiness.

Throwing Up Rainbows: My Eating Disorder and Other Colorful Things,

tells the story of the secrets I used to hide.

This companion recovery guide holds the 18 most important lessons

that helped me say goodbye to the eating disorder for good.