Why Letting Go is Essential to Full Eating Disorder Recovery
Just like the break-up of a romantic relationship, breaking things off with your eating disorder is painful. Like in most areas, letting…
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This is Me. This is My Story of Recovery.
This is me. My story of recovery. Up until this moment, I lived with a secret. A secret that has consumed so…
11 Things a Recovery Warrior Does
What exactly is a recovery warrior? And how can you become one? Think You Can’t Be a Recovery Warrior? If you’re stuck…
Climbing the Spiral Staircase of ED Recovery
Halfway up the winding spiral staircase, I hunched over attempting to catch my breathe. Gazing around I was overcome with a feeling…
Recovering from an Eating Disorder in a World of Disordered Eating
Trying to summarize my experience of being in recovery feels impossible. The last 12 months of my life have not been easy…
What Does Heartbreak Have to do with Recovery?
This week, I mustered the bravery to tell my crush that I had feelings for him; he then, albeit kindly, turned me…
Why You Should Throw Your Target Weight in the Trash
Realizing your life’s been taken over by an unhealthy obsession with food, body, and weight is overwhelming. It’s like waking up in…
It’s Time To Put Your Happiness First
Is it possible to put your own happiness first? I tried coming out publicly in 2020. By the word tried, one can (correctly)…
6 Things to Do After a Slip Up
Relapse, slip up (whatever you want to call it) – it’s hard to know where to go after that. You were doing…
How Do You Deal With Anxiety When You’ve Left The Comforts of Your Eating Disorder Behind?
Simply put, anxiety sucks the life out of me. When I was deep in my eating disorder, anxiety was a starting point that triggered…
Slow & Steady Wins The Race: Why a Fast Recovery Didn’t Work For Me
Anyone who knows me will tell you that slow doesn’t equal better in my book. When I want something, I want it…
Why You Must Let Go of Perfectionism to Move Beyond Psuedo-Recovery
Many people with eating disorders struggle with perfectionism, and I was no different. Striving for perfection in all areas of my life…
Some Do’s and Don’ts for Recovery During a Pandemic
Living through a pandemic becomes even harder when you are working towards recovery from an eating disorder. Isolation can stir up many…
How to Take Back Your Power from Food This Holiday
ood plays an important role throughout our lives. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, the holiday season can be very…