Resources to Support Your Journey
These tools and links are here to encourage and guide you along the way. While they don’t replace therapy, they can offer hope, perspective, and connection as you move toward healing.
- 24/7 crisis support for anyone in emotional distress.
- Call or text 988
- Free 24/7 support via text for any crisis.
- Text HOME to 741741
- Eating disorders support, resources, and guidance.
- Call 1-800-931-2237 | Text NEDA to 741741
- Peer support and mentorship for eating disorders.
- Call 1-888-375-7767
- Support, resources, and safety planning for survivors of abuse.
- Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Books to Consider for Further Reading:
Eating Disorders, Body Image, and Food
Your Dieting Daughter
- Author: Carolyn Costin
- A helpful guide for parents who want to support their daughters through body image struggles and stop harmful dieting before it starts.
8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder
- Authors: Carolyn Costin & Gwen Schubert Grabb
- Straightforward advice and real tools for anyone working toward recovery from an eating disorder—written by two experts who’ve been there.
Feed Yourself: Step Away from the Lies of Diet Culture and Into Your Divine Design*
- Author: Leslie Schilling
- A faith-based look at why diet culture is toxic—and how to trust your body, nourish yourself, and break free for good.
Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image
- Author: Hillary McBride
- A powerful look at how moms can help break cycles of body shame and raise daughters to feel at home in their bodies.
*Faith-based
Books to Consider for Further Reading:
Grief & Loss
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy*
- Author: Mark Vroegop
- A guide on how to process pain through biblical lament—honest, hopeful, and grounded in faith.
It’s OK That You’re Not OK
- Author: Megan Devine
- A real-talk book about grief that doesn’t try to fix you—just helps you feel seen and supported in your pain.
*Faith-based
Books to Consider for Further Reading:
Boundaries and Self-development
The Emotionally Healthy Woman*
- Author: Geri Scazzero
- For women ready to stop pretending everything’s fine—this book helps you let go of what’s not healthy and grow emotionally and spiritually.
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry*
- Author: John Mark Comer
- A practical and spiritual call to slow down, simplify, and create space for what actually matters—your soul, relationships, and connection with God.
Good Boundaries and Goodbyes*
- Author: Lysa TerKeurst
- A faith-based guide to setting boundaries without guilt—especially when relationships get complicated or hurtful.
The Best Yes*
- Author: Lysa TerKeurst
- If you're always saying yes and feeling overwhelmed, this book helps you make wiser choices and find peace in your no.
Boundaries in Dating*
- Authors: Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend
- Straightforward advice on how to date with wisdom—so you can protect your heart and build healthy relationships from the start.
Present Over Perfect*
- Author: Shauna Niequist
- An invitation to slow down, let go of perfection, and start showing up fully—messy, honest, and real.
*Faith-based
On Prayer
Fervent*
Author: Priscilla Shirer
A practical guide to prayer. It's about fighting your battles by praying with focus and purpose.
A practical guide to prayer. It's about fighting your battles by praying with focus and purpose.
*Faith-based
Eating Disorder Support Groups:
- What they offer: Free support groups led by trained facilitators—open to anyone looking for support at any stage of recovery.
- Who it’s for: Individuals in recovery, loved ones, or anyone seeking community and understanding.
- Format: Virtual and in-person (at select locations), free to join.
- What they offer: Free weekly virtual support groups for individuals in eating disorder recovery.
- Who it’s for: Open to anyone seeking support at any stage of recovery.
- Format: Virtual, free, led by trained facilitators.
- What they offer: Weekly virtual support groups focused on connection, education, and encouragement.
- Who it’s for: Individuals affected by eating disorders; includes specialty groups.
- Format: Free, virtual, led by licensed professionals.
- (formerly the National Alliance for Eating Disorders)
- What they offer: Free, weekly therapist-led support groups and a helpline, and help connecting to treatment through findEDhelp.com.
- Who it’s for: Anyone affected by an eating disorder, including loved ones.
- Format: Virtual and in-person (in select areas), free to attend.
