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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This book has been in the making for years. Now, with Road to the Rainbow a reality, acknowledgments begin with thanks to the many colours of my life.

To my mother Betty and father Hunter, thank you for all the support, encouragement and belief in me. You never gave up. How can I possibly thank you for all that you have done? You have been behind me always on the road to my rainbow, maintaining your enthusiasm in spite of setbacks and detours. I am so glad to be able to celebrate my good health with you now.

To my brother Kingsley, for your silent strong support I will be forever grateful. To Denise, a victim of my other self, thank you for believing that wellness for me was destined to be in my future.

To Kerry, I thank you. From the day I thought I was going to die, promising me you would give my final words to my family. Thank you for your reminders of reality, times of innocence and your strength.

Also thanks to the following very special friends, some of whom have come and gone but will never be forgotten: Nicole, Pam, Alison, Jodie, Jane, Diane, Michelle, Ruth, Anne, Kim, Beth, Lisa, Nancy, Steve, Bev, Brenda, David, Koren, Maeve, Maureen, Mary, the Girouxs, BWN, Angela, Bryan, Toula, Marijke, Dorothy, Katharine, Katie and Scott.

I want to acknowledge my relationships with men and the importance of each and every one of them and their families. Were the relationships perfect? No, but I will be the first to say that I was not in the right place in my life or in my health to give a relationship all that one should. To each of them and their families, I say thank you. Particular thanks to Bill. Reading through my journals I became overwhelmed by the guilt and the pain that I put him through. I hope this book will comfort him in knowing his support was never for a moment wasted. I wish him happiness always.

I want to thank Bridget, my therapist. If there was any member of the medical fraternity who could have given up on me it was you. Thank you for never doing so.

I wish to thank Sheena’s Place and its wonderful Board of Directors. I was very fortunate to have the experience as a director of this outstanding group and they give me hope that people want to help those struggling with an eating disorder, with a sensitivity that creates a home that works. Keep doing what you are doing.

Particular thanks must go to everyone at The Recorder and Times, my place of employment during most of my early years. The staff saw all the stages of my illness and I want you all to know that I have not forgotten your prayers, love and support.

Thanks to the wonderful individuals who have touched and inspired my life in very special ways like Uncle King, Twink, Wiggy, Dodo, Mac, Uncle Jack and all the special extended Grant and Ogilvie families. Thanks to Perry, not only aunt but editor several times over.

Thanks to Sue for your creativity as always, especially your contribution to this project. Also, thanks to a very wise woman, Carol.

To Paul Rabinovitch and his wife, for finding me and taking this dream to the next level, thank you.

To all of you thank you, my dream has become my reality.