A Girl Called Shame

Charlotte Kurz always has something to say. A smart, driven student
and a kind and caring friend, daughter and sister, she is always
cracking a joke and the future seems bright with endless
opportunities.

What she doesn't say is that shame and guilt are growing so deep
inside her that it feels hard to see where the bad feelings end and
where Charlotte begins. A turn of events take her on a profoundly
painful journey of self-discovery that changes her life completely,
and teaches her what it means to be human and imperfect.

In this moving memoir, Kurz brings to life her experiences of never
feeling good enough and the shame and self-loathing that drove her to
develop an eating disorder to try to take control of her feelings and
pain. She sheds light on how difficult it is to untangle yourself from
the depths of your struggles, and that it is possible to come out on
the other side.

A Girl Called Shame is a story of the trials and tribulations of
living with mental illness, and creating a life worth living. It is a
powerful story that life is beautiful even with darkness, and that
recovery is possible, no matter how painful.

Charlotte Kurz, MPH is a public health professional with an emphasis
on community mental health. Through her experiences with anxiety,
depression, an eating disorder, and PTSD, she has learned that true
recovery and healing are possible, and that speaking openly helps
reduce the shame that keeps people sick. She is passionate about
breaking the stigma around mental health by starting the conversation
about it and helping others find the support and resources that they
need. You can find more of her writing, photography, and general life
musings at www.livingfreec.com