SOMA Living October 2022

DON’T TRUST THE MIRROR

Maureen Kritzer-Lange, MSW, LCSW

When you walk past a mirror, what do you see? Is it an accurate

reflection of how you look or who you are? For most people, there’s

often a disconnect between what they see in the mirror and how

they feel about themselves. The mirror distorts, both physically and

emotionally. Over my lengthy career of working with eating disorder

patients, I’m often surprised by how many people see that distorted

view. It made me realize that we can’t always trust the mirror, it

doesn’t always show the true image of who we are. Trusting the mirror

often requires significant work, self-reflection, and an understanding

of who we are beyond mere physical appearance. And that’s why I

started Don’t Trust the Mirror (www.donttrustthemirror.com). It’s a

way to remind people that who we are is so much more than what

we see in our reflection. When you learn to trust the mirror, it means

you have gotten a better understanding of who you are. It means

your insides match your outsides and that’s the goal we should all

be aiming for. Over 40 years ago, I developed an eating disorder.

In the 80’s, there was so little information available about this self

destructive and all-consuming disorder. This experience guided me

to become a Psychoanalyst to help others on their road to recovery.

To that end, last year I started a podcast, My Secret Life with an

Eating Disorder. I share my personal story of recovery and interview

many people to hear their stories. My mission is to help women get

their lives back. By starting the Podcast, I’m able to reach a much

wider audience than just my patients. I hope you’ll go to my website

(www.donttrustthemirror.com), listen to my podcast (My Secret Life

with an Eating Disorder) and join the movement.

973-313-1691 maureen@donttrustthemirror.com www.donttrusthemirror.com

Maureen Kritzer-Lange, MSW, LCSW Long time Maplewood resident. Listen to her podcast at HTTPS://RB.GY/BLOOHZ

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