“Packed with intersections of personal, political, and psychological change, Cutting Loose is a winning blend of opportunities that readers will find encouraging and enlightening.”—D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

“An insightful memoir about compulsive behavior, self-discovery, and the enduring possibility of change.”—Independent Book Review

Resources

Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) and Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (OCRDs):

Organizations

  • BFRB Reach

  • The TLC Foundation for BFRBs

  • HabitAware

  • BFRB Changemakers

  • The Center for Mindfulness & CBT (Dr. Laura Chackes)

  • International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

Books & Media

  • Keep Your Hair On: Understanding Urges to Pick, Pull, or Bite — Clare MacKay

  • Aneela, Where Are Your Eyebrows? — Aneela Idnani

  • Aneela Idnani — TED Talk on BFRBs

Upcoming Events

Cutting Loose Book Launch Party (Semi-Private event), Aug. 30 (Sun), 2-4:30pm, Valaterra (LaGrange, KY)

Louisville Book Festival, Oct. 24 (Sat), 10am-5pm, (Kentucky International Convention Center)