Letters to ED and FRED

At one of our recent meetings, T introduced us to FRED -- FReedom from Eating Disorder. At last night's group, she suggested that we all write a letter to ED and FRED. First, we wrote our letter to ED -- telling that Eating Disorder voice exactly what we think and feel, and perhaps being ready to say goodbye. Then, we wrote our letter to FRED -- welcoming this FReedom voice in whatever capacity. The process of writing these letters is very emotional. Depending upon where you are in your recovery, you can feel anger, sadness, grief, loss, relief and even gratitude. During my recovery, I wrote more letters to ED than I can count. But each one took me one step close to finally saying goodbye to ED. Until last night, I had never written a letter to FRED. I wish I had, because I don't want think FRED to think he's unappreciated. Without FRED, I probably wouldn't be alive. Thank you, FRED, even though at first I didn't like you. Do you have any more friends? I welcome more positive changes in my life :-)