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Unpolished Journey takes the reader through a raw and uncensored look at what recovery from an eating disorder, depression, and PTSD look like on a daily basis. The book is a collection of journal entries spanning the course of six years where through poetry, short stories, prose, and a jumble of other thoughts an honest portrayal of the realities of mental illness are unearthed. Morgan Blair is an artist whose work is inspired by her mental health recovery journey. She is the founder of Unpolished Journey, an organization where creatives effected by mental health can share and sell their work. Morgan graduate of School of the Art Institute of Chicago and is currently getting her masters at Northwestern University where she is studying to become a therapist. Whether painting, drawing, taking pictures, making videos, writing, or anything in between, Morgan can always be found getting her hands dirty while creating a new piece of art. Morgan never stays in one place and is always traveling around, exploring the world, and finding new spaces that fill her soul. Currently you can find her hiking mountains in Colorado and camping in back country places.

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Eating disorders thrive in secrecy and shame. In Unpolished Journey, Morgan Blair boldly unshrouds her own battle for recovery, and in so doing, she shines light on an oft misunderstood illness and illuminates hope for others who struggle. Morgan is a warrior! Jena Morrow Margis, CADC Author of Hollow (Moody Publishers)

Eating disorders thrive in secrecy and shame. In Unpolished Journey, Morgan Blair boldly unshrouds her own battle for recovery, and in so doing, she shines light on an oft misunderstood illness and illuminates hope for others who struggle. Morgan is a warrior! Jena Morrow Margis, CADC Author of Hollow (Moody Publishers) This book is a true depiction of Morgan's courage and bravery through some of the darkest times in her recovery from an eating disorder and co-occurring mental illnesses. Her story is relatable and articulated in such a way that brings a sense of relief to the reader that they are not alone in their own struggles. This story brings powerful connection and hope. Morgan expresses her story with sincerity, intimacy, intelligence, and an acute awareness that is admirable. OJ, thirdwheelED

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