In a project of this nature, there are far more people who deserve acknowledgment and thanks than we have room for, but there are a few directly involved whom we cannot fail to mention. Babette Rothschild, thank you for giving us this amazing opportunity and paving the way. To W. W. Norton and all the people there who supported this book and helped to make it happen, thank you. Jennifer Dale zealously read our first drafts and provided valuable feedback; Tim Brewerton, Ralph Carson, Debra Gelbart, Jennie Nash, and Kate Schluter assisted with fact-checking and editing. We also each have a few personal appreciations.
Carolyn
This book and my life in general require several often unacknowledged support crew members. I could not be who I am or do what I do without them. I am filled with endless gratitude, appreciation, and love for:
• My staff, who carry on the mission of love, healing, and hope at all times.
• Bruce, who has never failed to see more in me than I see in myself.
• My many teachers along the way, some of whom are mentioned in the text or resource section.
• My soul sisters, who know the sacredness of tears and the moon (you know who you are).
• My loved ones, who see me, feed my body and soul, and remind me of what is truly important; and
• Gwen, who over the last fifteen years turned from client, to colleague, to friend, saying, “Yes” to recovery so many years ago and “Yes” again to co-authoring this book.
Gwen
I will forever be grateful to my husband Albert for his love, support, and patience through everything; and to my children, Ari, Jacob, and Chloe, for reminding me every day what is truly important; and to my beloved friends, my walking partners, and my confidantes. Thank you for always being there and willing to listen.
I am also deeply grateful to the people who helped me through my illness, especially: Nancy Sokolow, for her unwavering kindness, excellent care, and devotion; Erin Naimi, for helping me find freedom with more than just food; and Carolyn Costin, for always loving me, believing in me, and for continuing to inspire me with her courage, wisdom, and infinite heart.
Finally, of course, our greatest gratitude for this book goes to our clients, for teaching us, trusting us, and inspiring us to be better therapists, and for willingly sharing their experiences in our sessions and in this book.