Before You Read
Reader Advisory
This memoir deals directly with experiences that some readers may find painful or distressing.
Content Notice
Starving at the Table contains descriptions and discussions of:
- emotional and narcissistic abuse
- coercive and controlling family behavior
- verbal humiliation, rejection, and contempt
- alcohol dependence and self-medication
- food deprivation, disordered eating, and possible neglect
- serious illness, hospitalization, internal bleeding, death, and grief
- childhood distress, untreated ADHD, and relational trauma
Some passages may be especially difficult for readers with related lived experience. Please read at your own pace, pause when needed, and choose not to continue if the material feels unsafe or overwhelming.
Note: This is a personal memoir. It reflects the author’s memories, perceptions, and interpretation of events. It is not medical, psychological, or legal advice. Some identifying details may be changed to protect privacy.