This is a rare and unusual story – a true story about a girl with whom I became close friends, and who I later observed and supported as she made significant life changes in treatment for her eating disorder at Center for Change.

I just want to start by saying how much I love and appreciate every single one of you. You girls have made my stay here wicked awesome!

My 18-year-old daughter suffered from bulimia for four years. She was at the Center for 3 ½ months and has been home for a little over one month.

On August 8, 1996, I came to Center for Change because I knew I needed help and treatment through inpatient care to overcome my bulimia. I realized that I couldn’t overcome it on my own, but was very skeptical about checking in.

It's been a long road. A long, bumpy, torn up road, but I've made it. I have made it through the darkness and through the tunnel of despair.

I was fighting a losing battle. My army reserves were depleted and I was contemplating surrendering and accepting failure.

San Diego, California -- Think for a moment...do you truly want to live? This question can be very difficult for a person with an eating disorder to answer.