QuickTalk Friday Interview Series
Breaking Free From The Cycle of Restrict, Binge, and Purge
An interview with Carly Newberg
I did a little research on Carly Newberg and was blown away by a poem she wrote about her struggle with an eating disorder.
She sees mistakes
Flaws
Error
Little by little, subtle changes are made
They go unnoticed until soon, she is wasting away
Lacking food, nourishment, fulfillment, and love
She is craving attention but will it ever be enough?— Carly Newberg
Her book Good Enough tells her personal story of her recovery from an eating disorder — and how she has found victory from her monsters.
How many years have you recovered from having an eating disorder?
I’ve been recovered from my eating disorder for about three years. However, I started my recovery journey close to six years ago. For the first three years, I was still holding on to many of my unhealthy behaviors, afraid to let go completely.
My battle with anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and exercise addiction lasted for five years, starting when I was in high school and running cross country. It was a…
