She's a Tale in My Story

By Jody Unrau

What happens when the girl who always smiled finally tells the truth?

She's a Tale in My Story is a raw and powerful memoir by Jody Unrau, educator, coach, and survivor, who peels back the layers of perfectionism to reveal the truth behind the smile. What unfolds is a deeply personal story of trauma, resilience, and the fight to reclaim identity and self-worth in a world that too often silences pain.

This book takes you beyond the surface of survival and into the daily realities of living with an eating disorder. With 20 years in recovery, Jody offers a rare, unfiltered look inside the mind of someone navigating ED, not just the diagnosis but the thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs that linger long after treatment.

But her story does not stop there. She's a Tale in My Story also explores the aftermath of sexual assault, the weight of shame, and the silent ways trauma shapes relationships, self-perception, and safety. Through candid storytelling, poetic reflection, and fierce honesty, Jody sheds light on what it means to carry invisible wounds and how we begin to heal them.

Readers will walk away with:

A deeper understanding of eating disorders beyond stereotypes.Insight into what it is like to live in recovery and gradually rebuild a sense of control.Encouragement to challenge perfectionism and embrace self-acceptance.A compassionate look at trauma and what it means to feel whole again.Motivation, mindset shifts, and reflective tools drawn from lived experience and personal growth.A powerful reminder that resilience is not something you are born with. It is something you build, one choice at a time.This is not just a memoir. It is a mirror for anyone who has felt unseen, not enough, or burdened by shame. It is a reminder that healing is possible, even when the path is messy. That our stories matter. And that sometimes, the bravest thing we can do is to keep believing in ourselves and continue growing, even when the pain runs deep.

Because we are not broken. We are becoming.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FFDVMCYV
• ISBN13: 9798289155191
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"