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You may notice and wonder why I include sustainability issues in my writing when my work is dedicated to eating disorder recovery and women's fulfillment in life, living free, respected, healthy and educated.

Sustainability - the real sustainability that supports the health and well-being of all while respecting and honoring living active systems and relationships among and between everything - is vital for our personal lives. It expands out to include everyone, everything and, indeed, the globe.

Understanding and taking care of your mind, spirit, and body well, with an appreciation of how you are connected with everyone and everything, is all the equipment you need to create a good, healthy life and a sustainable world. That includes eating disorder recovery. Here's how.