A Letter of Hope and Advice To My Anorexic Teenage Self
Life was bleak as a teenager with anorexia and depression. This is a letter of hope I’d send my teenage self.
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Social Media’s Negative Affect On My Mental Health
Social media’s effects on mental health are back in the spotlight, this time claiming Instagram is harming young girls. Recently, social media has affected my mental health enough for me to take a break from it.…
Read MoreHolidays and Eating Disorders
This time of year can be incredibly challenging for those of us who have dealt with or are currently in recovery for an eating disorder. From October through the end of December, we are surrounded by…
Read MoreThe Cookie
I ate a cookie after lunch the other day. It was delicious. Like, really good. And, just as I was enjoying that last bite, I heard the voice again. “You’re kind of chunky,” he said to…
Read MoreLiving in Italy hastened my decline
Shortly after my friend made her comment, my family received the sudden news that in eight weeks, we’d be moving to Naples, Italy. Usually, we knew well in advance when and where we’d be transferred, but…
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