Anxiety during this time is something that I think a lot of people are struggling with (myself included).  Whether you are self-isolating or are part of the amazing group of people that continue to work in order to flatten the curve of this pandemic, most things in life are uncertain which is incredibly anxiety inducing. Read more

Resources in today’s world are abundant and accessible, especially for eating disorder recovery/management. Whether it’s online, a book, in person or in a group there are millions of resources available for people struggling with eating disorders. In light of recent events, more and more people are being asked to stay home and quarantine in order Read more

And for the first time in 13 years of dealing with this disease, I’m not trying to justify my actions, reactions and coping mechanisms. For years, a wave of shame and negativity washed over me during this week because I was reminded how horribly I was doing in recovery. Reminding myself of my past would Read more

I haven’t posted in a while and I’m honestly not mad. The past 6 months have been some of the hardest months of my life, but I’m sitting here making myself a priority and working towards my goals. Lately it seems like I just can’t win. I’m either too serious or just downright silly and Read more

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Toxic, manipulative, bitch, selfish…all words that have been used to describe me. You would think these four words would have been said behind my back, but these were said to my face by people that I loved and cared about. Maybe whoever said those things is right, but by nature I’m empathic to a fault Read more

Independence and confidence are two words that people over use and seek to attain at any cost. They believe that gaining these two magical concepts will make them invincible and give them the life of their dreams, but how does one actually become independent and confident? As a 26 year old female, I’m at the Read more

Recovery from anything is a process, but no one tells you that recovery from an eating disorder is a whole different ball game. Unlike an addiction to a substance, an addiction surrounding food is something you have to face every day. In no way, does that make other addictions less important or easier to recover Read more

“That it will never come again is what makes life sweet”-Emily Dickinson This quote evokes a sense of calm when I think about the things I’ve experienced in my life thus far. I think about it often and this year it’s helped me live in the present and not the past. I am guilty of Read more

As the seasons change and Winter fades to Spring I’ve noticed quite the change in myself. Seasonal depression is something that I have struggled with my whole life and in recent years it has become almost unbearable. Like clockwork though, as soon as daylight savings time hits, my mood begins to lift. As the days Read more