On the radio....

It's been a busy week

Last Monday did an interview with a local newspaper 

About my story 

And it bring EDAW 

It was very timely 

I did my best 

And I did it for all ED sufferers

Whether you are in the midst of your illness 

Or in recovery 

I did it for you 

The newspaper came out today 

It was a good article 

And both mine and Mary's main points were covered 

Today I did an interview on local radio

Which was an experience let me tell you 

Again Mary was with me 

And we both got through it 

At times I looked to Mary for support 

And she would give me a little wink to let me know I was doing ok 

I have to tell you 

It was nerve wrecking 

And I was a bit of a nervous wreck 

Sitting in the studio

Waiting for my cue

Was pretty terrifying 

But once I started to speak

I was ok

T he interviewer was very good 

And had obviously done some research about the subject

At one point

After he had asked a question

I am went completely blank

I couldn't remember the question

What I was talking about

And what the fell was going on

But somehow I managed to pick it up again

And I don't think it was noticed 

In the middle of the interview 

One of my friend texted in to the show 

And I have him a shout out which was funny

I really did my best though 

And try to cover the main points 

Dispel the myths 

And advice for people who are struggling 

All too soon 

It was over 

And the relief was massive 

I was glad just to have got through it 

And I hope it goes somewhat to help others who are suffering 

Tomorrow I have another interview on radio

And then I am finished thank God

I am not cut for this craic

It's exhausting 

But so worth doing 

I got some feedback after the interview 

It was all very positive 

And great to hear people's thoughts 

Helping people with an ED can be a minefield 

What do you say?

What do you not say?

When do you play good cop?

And when do you play bad cop?

I think you have to judge each case individually 

Sometimes it's appropriate to be gentle 

And sometimes stronger words are needed

I guess I am in the position now that I've seen the benefits of recovery 

And I know there is no need to suffer 

So it can be frustrating to watch someone self destruct again and again

I can only imagine what my family went through over the years 

Endless patience is a must when dealing with EDs

Look

I am no poster girl for recovery 

I make mistakes every single day 

I say the wrong thing

Do the wrong thing

But I know that my heart is in the right place 

And I just want the best for those around me

Anyway

I missed Coco today

Am going straight over to see him tomorrow adternoon

And tell him all about my adventures 

Because he has been part of my recovery too

He's part of the jigsaw puzzle that is my life and my recovery

If you would like to listen to the interview

You can find it on line 

Google Ocean FM

And look for the podcasts and Ruth's story

Yes 

Now you know my real name 

But if you get a chance 

Have a listen

I'd love to know what you think...