Tag Archives: bulimia

A New Day for LEAVING THE BEACH

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Mary Rowen

Readers, I have some exciting news to share: after being out of print for almost three years, my novel Leaving the Beach is available once more, thanks to the wonderful people at Evolved Publishing. Leaving the Beach took an unplanned vacation … Continue reading →

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Can American Women Raised in the 70s Have Healthy Relationships With Food?

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Mary Rowen

When I was a kid, my family used to vacation at the same beach every summer. And, since several other families also vacationed there each year, we made some wonderful friends. But of course, there would always be a few … Continue reading →

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Stigma Fighters: Mary Rowen

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Mary Rowen

So honored to be featured on Stigma Fighters today. This was hard to write, as it’s about how bulimia changed my life in some sad ways. I do hope, though, that it may inspire someone with an eating disorder to … Continue reading →

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Leaving the Beach $.99 Sale–October 2, 3 & 4

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Hi All, If you haven’t had a chance to read Leaving the Beach, this is a good time to check it out. It’s on a three-day sale starting today (October 2, 3 & 4). Just $.99 for Kindle and Nook. … Continue reading →

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I Saw a Woman Eating in the Woods…the Secret Lives of Bulimics

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Mary Rowen

The other day, while walking my dog on a wooded trail, I noticed a young woman sitting on a rock, half hidden by trees, eating with a plastic fork. She didn’t look up as I passed; in fact, she turned … Continue reading →

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Our Bodies vs. Our Selves

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Anyone living in contemporary society realizes that our bodies are much more than just vessels that we use to transport our hearts, souls, and minds around the planet. Blame evolution and “survival of the fittest” for the way we humans … Continue reading →

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How I Got Rid of my Eating Disorder—for Good

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Eating disorders (EDs) were introduced to me through a magazine article I read in high school. The article was about models suffering from anorexia and bulimia, and its obvious goal was to instruct on the dangers of these illnesses. But … Continue reading →

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