Secrets, Forgiveness, and Freedom
Guest contributor Jenifer Dillow shares her story of eating disorder recovery. From the secrets that kept her sick, to the self-forgiveness that set her free to live her fullest potential, Jenifer inspires others on their recovery journeys to trust that “freedom is there for the taking.”
Shattering Stereotypes: Brown People Get Eating Disorders, Too
Guest contributor and eating disorder activist Shalini Wickramatilake struggled with an eating disorder for more than 2 decades before she sought help because she “felt like a fraud” for not fitting “the stereotype of what someone with an eating disorder was ‘supposed’ to look like.” Now, in recovery, Shalini shares her story to help shatter stereotypes about who and what an eating disorder looks like. Read on to learn more about this powerful woman!
Everyone Deserves a Seat at the Table, Including Me & You
In this powerfully honest and inspiring guest blog, eating disorder recovery advocate Bridget Clawson writes about how she overcame self-doubt to now own her most authentic voice and share her story with the world so that others know they, too, have a place at the table.
What You Need to Know About Your Loved One’s Eating Disorder and Addiction
Guest contributor Becca Owens provides information and helpful tips for support members of those affected by co-occuring eating disorders and addiction.
Heeding the Call for Inclusion in the Eating Disorder Recovery Community
Sharing about my experience at #NEDAcon Philadelphia and how I plan to live and spread the call to action for inclusion of all body sizes, races, abilities, genders, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, ages, and other behavioral and mental health conditions in the eating disorder recovery community.
6 Ways to Build Trust and Heal the Trauma of Hating Your Body
Rebuilding trust with our bodies is essential to strengthening our body image. It’s only through establishing trust that we can begin to feel safe in our bodies again and experience a sense of peace and wholeness. Sharing 6 ways you can begin to build trust with your body.
Calling All Moms in Eating Disorder Recovery: You Are Not Alone
Motherhood and eating disorder recovery is a topic near and dear to my heart. Here I open up about my story and introduce the Motherhood & Eating Disorder video series I created with Melainie Rogers of Balance Eating Disorder Treatment Center.
Permission to Detach From Your Diagnosis Identity
Who am I without my eating disorder? This is a question I asked myself for years until I was ready to find out the answers. Here I share how I came to give myself permission to let go of my diagnosis identity and I offer encouragement to help you do the same.
Project Stop The Stigma Takes Eating Disorder Stereotypes Head On
Check out my interview with Amanda Nedzwecky, founder of Project Stop The Stigma, an organization passionate about educating the public about eating disorders. Amanda shares about the Project's first mission, which is focused on debunking the stereotypes and stigmas in society around eating disorders.