I have been an English teacher for 29 years, specializing in AP English Language and Composition, and am retiring in a few months. I also own an open air yoga studio, Seek Peace Yoga Galveston. When I was very young, I experienced violent trauma and was eventually diagnosed with complex PTSD. I have struggled with eating disorders, anorexia and bulimia, for 40 years but am currently healthier than I have ever been. I still struggle with this, but I am better. I went into inpatient treatment for close to two months ten years ago, and as an English teacher looked for books to help me understand myself better. I couldn't find any books about older people fighting eating disorders. All of them were about people in their teens or twenties. There were a few written by older people, but they were referencing times when they were very young. I wrote a book, An Acceptable Anorexic, about my journey hoping it will help others - those who are fighting ED, and those who love them. It is available on Amazon in eBook, paperback, and hardback.

Currently I am in my final semester of teaching English and will retire at the end of the semester to run the yoga studio full time. My husband and I live on a beautiful island right on the beach and spend time yoga-ing, surfing, and enjoying our stunning surroundings. Our sons are grown, but we have two entertaining pups that love the beach.