A Daughters Death to Bulimia Births a Documentary
One mother’s tragic loss of her daughter to bulimia inspires a documentary; that is now used to educate on eating disorders all around the country.
Eating disorders are the most deadly of all mental illnesses. Fear can be seen in the faces of the parents and families who bring their loved ones to The Victorian for eating disorder treatment. Many clients leave the Victorian and other treatment facilities and go on to live lives in recovery. Tragically, some do not. Melisa Avrin was not a client of The Victorian, but was one woman who struggled and died from bulimia on May 6, 2009 , she was 19 years old.
Throughout her life, even in the darkest moments of her addiction, Melissa’s creativity shined through. It was always hard for her to express her feelings verbally so she used filmmaking, writing, drawing and acting as means of self-expression. A gifted writer from a young age, her journals were filled with powerful messages of hope along with words of sadness and pain.
Inspired by her journal writings and her poems, Someday Melissa was born. Melissa’s mother, Judy Avrin embarked on a journey to tell Melissa’s story and to help break through the wall of secrecy and shame surrounding eating disorders, and bulimia in particular. Someday Melissa is a documentary inspired by Melissa Avrin's journal writings and designed to raise awareness of eating disorders and the importance of early treatment. The DVD can be ordered from the website as well as a listing of screenings in your area
Our thoughts and prayers are with Judy Avrin on her brave and courageous journey to tell Melissa’s story and prevent this disease from taking more lives.
Happy Recovery,
Irvina
