Laurie’s answer to “Laurie, I just got done reading Wintergirls. And I know that I am supposed to ask you a question, b…” > Likes and Comments

I want to make a comment to both of you. Samantha, thank you for sharing this. What a battle you must be going through, but how wonderful that you felt strengthened by Laurie's book. And to both of you, I agree whole-heartedly that Wintergirls can be so inspiring. When I read it, I found myself relating to Lia in ways I never thought I could, and I realized how horrible my self image was and how close I was to falling into what I called the Downward Spiral, or the path to an eating disorder. I knew once I crossed the line, it would be so hard to stop myself from falling. I believe that Wintergirls gave me an extra push to stay away from an eating disorder and to love my body more. So thank you, Laurie, for writing Wintergirls and inspiring people who truly need it. And thank you, Samantha for being brave enough to share your story. It's a great reminder of my experiences, and it only deepens my love for Wintergirls! Keep thawing, Samantha. :)