Author’s Note: In my story, the eating disorder has been personified to be known as “Ed”. I don’t remember how this all started. One moment, I was a child living without a care in the world, fearlessly reaching for the stars for I simply didn’t know failure existed. And then, […]
Whilst growing up, my life was flooded with body confidence issues. Being the larger girl in the family weight wise, comments from family members made me constantly feel uncomfortable and like the ugly duckling of the bunch. Comments on my weight, clothes, even my nail varnish colour, all told me […]
My name is Brittany, and I want to let you all know no matter what you are struggling with that there is always hope for a better life. For me, my major life struggle was with my weight and appearance. Growing up, I was constantly bullied and teased and I […]
My name is Jessie Arellano and I am 20 years old. I never thought I would be able to say that my eating disorder was the “best-worst” thing to happen to me; however, because it changed my perspective on food and nutrition and led me to adapt a healthy lifestyle… […]
[box]Not every transformation is about losing weight. This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week so we are honored to share an incredible story of recovery and transformation. Katie Greiss was hospitalized and diagnosed with anorexia but fought back using the power of fitness. The difference between going the extra […]
Hi my name is Yvette and I want to share my story of recovery in hopes it may help someone else. Since the age of fifteen, I have been dealing with anorexia/bulimia, alcoholism, and drug abuse. When I first started with anorexia, I had no idea how completely it would […]
