Receiving

Today, let someone give to you. Let someone do something nice for you. Let someone give you a compliment or tell you something good about yourself. Let someone help you.

Then stand there and take it. Take it in. Feel it. Know that you are worthy and deserving. Do not apologize..Do not say, "You shouldn't have" Do not feel guilty , afraid, ashamed and panicky. Do not immediately try to give something back.

Just say, "Thank you."

Pictures

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Hope

Here is a place where you can share hope with one another in the form of quotations or comments or anything you find helpful.

Helpful Links

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Messages for Lisa

Send a message or make a comment to Lisa, the owner of La Bonne Maison Eating disorder treatment center.

Hi, I'm Lisa Hatten, owner of La Bonne Maison, a restorative treatment program for women with anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders. Thank you for taking the first step to seek recovery. It takes a lot of guts to acknowledge that you need help. Take it from me, I didn’t speak out because I was too embarrassed and didn’t want to be locked up away from family and friends.
I am convinced that if a program existed like mine years ago I would have sought help much earlier. But, its ok now I can help others so they don’t have to suffer as I did. I want to thank you for visiting my website and if you are suffering from an eating disorder you have found the right place. If you’re a family member don’t push your loved one to seek treatment just encourage them and point them in the right direction. If they are ready they will tell you. But, I understand it is hard to watch a loved one suffer. I created La Bonne Maison after seeking treatment for my eating disorder. I wasn’t satisfied because the environment was too cold and the follow up care was non -existing. It had always been my dream to help others not suffer as I had. But, it took a lot of work but I can say I am finally living. I am re- married with two wonderful stepchildren and I’m living the life that God intended me to live.
I think the key to the success of my program is that clients are living in a home with support but also a home filled with a team who truly care. We treat our clients with respect and we also give them a voice. It’s a program that is small enough that we can give you individualized care. One thing that is true and dear to me is that three of my staff members graduated from my program and now work tirelessly to help others within La Bonne Maison. Their commitment to La Bonne Maison is a testament to the quality of a successful program.

If you want to talk please call me anytime 1-800-824-8580 or

Email Me: lisa@mylabonnemaison.com

Sincerely,

Lisa Hatten

ED chairs

Here you can dialogue between yourself and Ed. This exercise will help you to distinguish between the voice of your eating disorder and your own true voice. Pretend like you have two chairs facing each other. The first chair is where you sit when you are speaking in your true voice. The second chair is your eating disorder talking. Write the conversation you have between yourself and Ed. Check out other people's conversations for inspiration.

Letters to ED

Here you can write a letter to ED. Tell Ed off. Tell it to go away. Tell it anything you want. This exercise will help you to gain independence from your disorder.

Letters to yourself

Here you should write a letter to yourself when you first started your disorder. Tell that person what you wish someone had told you at that time.

Meal Plans

Here is a place to talk about what is on everyone's mind....FOOD! View sample meal plans and ask questions about what you should be eating. The most basic aspect of recovery is to get on and stay on a meal plan.

Check in!

Here is a place where you can check in with us about your feelings and what you are going through. Whatever you write, be honest! Let it all out here.

Tell Your Story

Here is a safe place to tell your story. Everyone's battle with ED is unique and yet there are so many similarities. Telling our individual stories is therapeutic and it gives others hope who suffer with the same things. It is so important that we get the message out that you are not alone in this struggle. You are one of many people fighting an eating disorder. Whether it is anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or a combination you have found a safe place to blog about your troubles. Simply click on the comment link below and tell us your story.