Dear Menseatingdisorders Members and Non-Members,

I am the Founder of Eating Disorders Support for All (EDSA)at Yahoo!
Groups. Both the Co-Founder and I want to let everyone who is
suffering with eating disorders know that during the week and weekend
I/we will be holding Chat Conferences over at Yahoo.. We are going to
start it off at Yahoo! Messenger, but if you prefer a different ISP
or Chatroom/Chat Conference Service, please let us know. It has to be
voice accessible. You may use your voice if you have a microphone or
a web cam. It is up to you if you want to type or use your voice.
Make sure that you have speakers because we will be using the
microphone. This way, you will be able to hear what Lynda and/or I,
and, others are saying. We can and will type too. For us, it is
much easier to talk vs. typing. Throughout the years, we have
discovered that typing can often lead to misunderstandings and we do
not want this to happen. You may use an alias, your User, ID/SN,
and/or real name. We just ask that you let us know who you are in
private, i.e., e-mail, telephone, IM/PM. The only way we know you
can join this Chat Conference Room at Yahoo is by contacting us,
i.e., our Yahoo! User ID's. If some knows another way, please let us
know. Both of us know that many people who suffer with eating
disorders have problems sleeping; so starting tonight, Tuesday,
February 17, 2009, this Chat Conference Room will be open during the
night and will close at 5:00 a.m., PT. This is an addition to the
toll-free telephone number which you may call. If something comes up
and neither Lynda or I are not available for the weekly sessions we
will let you know via e-mail. The same goes for the nightly
sessions. The only reason I can for see that a nightly session might
not be available is because I am in a teleconference. Otherwise, you
will not be left in the dark, so to speak. I am the primary person
people speak with when calling. However, if you would like to speak
with Linda and/or the both of us together please let us know via e-
mail. This way, she or we can schedule a date and time to have a
teleconference. Our goal is to start these Chat Conference sessions
at least once per week for an hour (longer if needed). Topics will
vary and we want your input. Let's start our first weekly Chat
Conference Room Session on Wednesday nights. Starting time will
begin at 7:00 p.m., PT If this day and time is not good for you,
please let us know what day and time would be best. Tomorrow,
Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., PT, will be our first
Chat Conference. This forum is another way we all can give and
receive support , educate and, we will be learning from one another.
Family members, friends, husbands, wives, girlfriends, life-partners,
children (age-appropriate), etc, are more than welcome to
participate. Everyone is affected by your loved ones life-
threatening diseases. You are suffering in your own way. You do not
have to be a member of Eating Disorders Support for All (EDSA) in
order to participate. We ask people to respect each others
feelings. No insults, no judgements, no diet tips, no Pro Ana/Pro
Mia information, no spam, and, nothing that will "trigger" someone.
Now we know this can be difficult because what one person may
view "triggering." Please just use your best judgement. The Golden
Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." . My
Yahoo! User, ID is: freedomisntfree2003@... and Lynda's Yahoo!
User, ID is: fenderstratg1968@.... If you have an account with
Windows Live you should be able to participate. We are not sure how
that works so those who do know please explain. If you have any
questions, comments, and/or concerns, please let one or both of us
know. You may also contact one or both of us to schedule a date and
time for a teleconference. We have a toll-free telephone number.
Maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of everyone is
paramount. We honestly do care and have been there. Never give up
because that is what your eating disorder aka: "Ed" wants. Living
with Eating Disorders (ED's, e/d, or Ed) are just like living in an
abusive relationship or marriage and death is around the corner if
you don't reach out for help, get out, and go get the help. Abuse
from ED's or Ed's voices is not a healthy way to live. No one
deserves abuse (any type)! Other people in your life are also being
effected by this selfish and deadly disease. Help/Inpt. Treatment and
Recovery are all reality! It is a process, i.e., 2 steps forward and
1 step back, etc. Everyone is different. We are here/hear to help if
you fall. Don't ever give up fighting! I, myself, am speaking from
personal experience. No, it's not easy, but being free from Ed's
prison is a breath of fresh air, a gift of freedom, and a new start
to a new life that everyone deserves. You are worth it! You are NOT
alone!
Full recovery is a reality.
Thank you. Peace.

With Support Always,

Erika Stewart, Founder, Eating Disorders Support for All (EDSA) at
Yahoo! Groups, ANAD Resource Contact, Fully recovered from Anorexic
and Bulimia Nervosa, Advocate, Life Coach, and, Student
e.dsa.2007@...
freedomisntfree2003@...

and

Lynda Lutz, RN, Co-Founder, Eating Disorders Support for All (EDSA)
at Yahoo! Groups, Nurse, Parent, ANAD Resource Contact, Advocate
e.dsa.2007@...
FenderstratG1968@...


"Believe" - Pollack "Polly" Ann Williams, RIP (HBO's THIN Documentary
and book),
"Slowly, I realized I would never forgive myself if I did not at
least try." - Mikael Barishnikov,
"You must do the thing you think you cannot do." - Eleanor Roosevelt,
"Just do it! - Nike,
"Everyone's saveable, that's the rule."- Movie: Georgia Rule