New Year, Part II
Posted by Marya Hornbacher at Sunday, January 06, 2008 5:08 PM and is filed under uncategorized 
Looks like I don't have a lot of space per blog. Well, get used to multi-blogs every time I post. Anyway...
The time has come: I won't be able to personally answer my mail any longer. It's gotten overwhelming to the point where it's becoming a full-time job, and I have to get back to my job as a writer. If you do wish to write, please be assured that I will be honored to receive your note, but will not respond personally. I will do my best to blog on some of the more common issues raised in the letters, or something that strikes me as particularly relevant.
Just for an update on general rules of play for the discussion boards: keep it courteous and friendly; if you have a disagreement with another poster, email them personally. If you have personal questions for me, you are welcome to post a thread asking them, but my answer will depend on the question.
-On the Wasted/eating disorders board, any references to numbers, appearance, weight, or size, will be removed. That board is really for discussion of the book and the issues it discusses. It isn't technically a support group, but people have found some supportive posters there, and that's great. Try to keep it positive.
-On the Madness/mental health board, which is brand new, we're still feeling our way toward what it will become once Madnes comes out. Like the other boards, it's designed as a forum for discussion about the book and the issues it addresses. Again, it is not designed as a support group, but people are obviously welcome to post their own experiences. If there are references to self-harm, threats, or things like that, the poster is advised to call their local emergency crisis line; an author website is not the place to come for help.
Remember: this really is an author website. I'll be spending most of my time perusing the books board, and will be most engaged there. Bear in mind that I am not a mental health professional and have no special knowledge that will help you in your recovery. Neither are most posters. Everything said on this board is the opinion of the poster, including me, and nothing more. I hope you'll find much inspiration here, and get all the outside help you need.
The time has come: I won't be able to personally answer my mail any longer. It's gotten overwhelming to the point where it's becoming a full-time job, and I have to get back to my job as a writer. If you do wish to write, please be assured that I will be honored to receive your note, but will not respond personally. I will do my best to blog on some of the more common issues raised in the letters, or something that strikes me as particularly relevant.
Just for an update on general rules of play for the discussion boards: keep it courteous and friendly; if you have a disagreement with another poster, email them personally. If you have personal questions for me, you are welcome to post a thread asking them, but my answer will depend on the question.
-On the Wasted/eating disorders board, any references to numbers, appearance, weight, or size, will be removed. That board is really for discussion of the book and the issues it discusses. It isn't technically a support group, but people have found some supportive posters there, and that's great. Try to keep it positive.
-On the Madness/mental health board, which is brand new, we're still feeling our way toward what it will become once Madnes comes out. Like the other boards, it's designed as a forum for discussion about the book and the issues it addresses. Again, it is not designed as a support group, but people are obviously welcome to post their own experiences. If there are references to self-harm, threats, or things like that, the poster is advised to call their local emergency crisis line; an author website is not the place to come for help.
Remember: this really is an author website. I'll be spending most of my time perusing the books board, and will be most engaged there. Bear in mind that I am not a mental health professional and have no special knowledge that will help you in your recovery. Neither are most posters. Everything said on this board is the opinion of the poster, including me, and nothing more. I hope you'll find much inspiration here, and get all the outside help you need.
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