A Critical Wound

This book has been written for the millions of those, both young and old, who are afflicted with or deal with a loved one who has fallen victim to an eating disorder, but continue to hide their pain. Written in novel form, it is intended to be a fascinating yet frightening story of four individuals as they go through their day-to-day lives, trying to deal with their illness. Knowing that what they are doing is wrong, but initially afraid to get the help they so desperately need. Eating disorders are never cured, only controlled and so many people have the wrong idea or stereotype of those afflicted. They are not bad kids or adults just trying to get attention; it is so much more than that. Eating disorders are valid illnesses. Whether one is under- or overweight, it could be due to any number of things. Sexual and emotional abuse is among the top five, as well as drug and exercise abuse and of course peer pressure. The psyche allows us to believe that weight is one thing we can have absolute control over, and thus, victims pride themselves in acquiring that control. Victims and their families must be educated to help identify a problem that is starting or exists and in seeking help before it goes beyond critical to a fatal wound.