It’s Laurie’s passion to convey a message of hope and healing with those who have eating disorders.  Laurie was anorexic for six years as an adult.  Read her recovery story on her website, www.freedomfromed.com.  At Freedom From Eating Disorders, you will also find free bookmarks, journaling pages, articles, activities to distract you from engaging in behaviors and more. 

Laurie contributes articles to the Pale Reflections eating disorder recovery website.  She has also had several other articles and poems published in both print and online publications.  Plus, she is an active supporter of eating disorder sufferers on the Eating Disorder Resources and Support Network message board.

In addition to her personal experience with anorexia, Laurie has a Master of Ministry Degree in Christian Counseling.  Reaching out to those with eating disorders is her heart work.