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"You taught me
not to be ashamed of my body." - Danny G. "After hearing
you talk about eating disorders and their consequences it made it all more real.
I learnt a lot and it is definitely a topic everyone should know and learn more
about. I have a friend who went through the same thing and the information you
gave us on how to help a friend was very helpful and appreciated." - Yasmin
A. "Thank you very much for coming in to do that very meaningful
presentation. We've been told that eating disorders are dangerous and potentially
fatal, yet these have been told by people who have never personally experienced
eating disorders. I'm extremely glad you came and told us your personal story.
I think what you did was brave and something you should be proud of. I'm glad
you survived and are now well." - A. Lalonde
"Thank you for teaching us about eating disorders. I'll never throw up again."
- Anonymous Your presentation really made me
think of my life, and what's in control. This is coming from a guy, but body image
has become a big part of my life. Your story really touched me and I think you
should share your story with more people. Thank you!" - Izzy "Your
story really touched me. Your dedication really makes me smile. Even if you won't
remember me, I will remember you and the words you spoke to us today." - Lynn
D. "It is a very important subject for teens to learn
about. I got a lot from your presentation and I know how to keep me and people
around me healthier." - Teresa "I will remember
your story probably for the rest of my life." - A. Mercereau
"Your
workshop was very inspirational. I could relate to what you were saying, and the
way you explained it was great. You helped us understand a very serious and common
issue. Not only that but you've helped me understand the power of words. Thank
you for reminding me to watch what I say." - Kim B. "Thank
you for coming to our school and talking to us about eating disorders. I learned
so much information about what caused your disorders personally, because as a
teenaged girl, I find it very easy to get pressured into looking a certain way.
Thank you for sharing your story with us." - Ashley A. "I
hope you educate so many more teens about eating disorders. I learned a lot during
that session." - Sara K. "I really learned so
much about eating disorders and feel ashamed that I try so often to lose weight…
Your story was very touching and I think it's great that you're trying to help
others that have eating disorders. Thank you for the truly awesome presentation!"
- Jennifer "I really enjoyed your presentation
because you have taught me a lot of new things about eating disorders. Thank you
for coming to our school to tell students your story and teach us how dangerous
eating disorders are." - Sarah "Thank you so
much for taking the time to tell me and the others your story, it changed the
way I look at eating disorders." - Sam "I learned a lot and
I now know how to help a friend that's going through what you did." - T.
Keely | 
Andrea
is available for presentations on eating disorders and body image issues and tailors
her speeches to meet the needs of each specific audience.
"The
feedback we have received from our Grade 8 and 9 students has been overwhelmingly
positive, and we know that your efforts on that day will help guide our students
to make informed choices about healthy living. [...] Thanks again for working
with us on this initiative."
"I
want to thank you again for coming out to visit our support group. You really
did an absolutely fantastic job in sharing your story, providing a message of
hope and giving the women some very concrete ideas for coping. I have been getting
feedback from the ladies and they have shared that they found it very inspirational.
Several have shared that they now are starting to believe that recovery is also
possible for them. So you have been very successful in your mission! You have
been an inspiration to both myself and the group!" 
