I started reading my brand new signed copy of Kara Richardson Whitely’s book last night and couldn’t put it down! The Weight of Being is a beautiful, inspirational story of finding one’s self. Kara’s vulnerability is refreshing and incredibly relatable. If you have ever struggled with food, body image, trauma,…Read More
I didn’t begin to realize how isolated I was from the world until I kicked Ed out of my life for good. With him gone, for the first time, I chose to focus time and energy on making real, meaningful connections with others. First, I focused on my family. Then,…Read More
I stayed in bed all day. I was depressed, I was anxious, and I had just thrown up. You might be surprised but this was not my eating disorder. This was actually perfectionism. My treatment team had told me for a long time that, if I did not recover from…Read More
Who am I without Ed? This is a question that I used to ask myself a lot. Apparently, this is a question that many of us in recovery from eating disorders as well as other mental illnesses, like PTSD, end up wondering about. Our illness can essentially hijack so much…Read More
Dear family, friends, healthcare professionals, teachers, and coaches: Please be my hope holder. I have eaten food out of trashcans. I have stolen food. I feel horrible, disgusting, and oh so ashamed. I desperately need you to believe in me, because, honestly, sometimes I think that I’m going crazy. My…Read More