Swinging between love and hate for the eating disorder is exhausting. In this post, I share about the tug of war I experienced between love and hate in my personal journey, and how I learned that these extremes were a barrier to accepting myself. Read the full post to learn how to shift out of love-hate and work toward acceptance of your whole self.
Read MoreI can remember a time when I felt so incredibly angry at my body; kindness was the last thing on my mind. AND I also know we don't have to stay stuck in that place of anger or fear or loathing. Treating our bodies with small acts of kindness each day is one powerful way we heal the eating disorder, and yoga practices are a safe place to begin giving it a try.
Read MoreGuest contributor Hannah Trowell shares about the role of dancing, relationships, and ideal beauty standards on her mental health, and how yoga helped her reclaim an appreciation for her body as the uniqueness of all bodies. Read Hannah’s story of eating disorder recovery.
Read MoreD. Collins shares a moving poem about the very real, visceral fear of coming down from her battered and worn fence that kept her safe and held her secrets. You will be inspired by Collins’ creative way of talking about letting go of the eating disorder and acknowledging that she can, in fact, be alive without it.
Read More“Envision no scales, no number games to play, No judgmental chatter, only kind words to say.” Read this beautiful poem about freedom from an eating disorder. Guest contributor D. Collins invites you to believe in your own dream of healing and join her in “discover[ing] a place that is peaceful and free.”
Read MoreGuest contributor Tara Moon Christopher shares how stepping on the scale at her grandmother’s house at the age of 12 set in motion an eating disorder that consumed her life. Learn about the obstacles Tara overcame to restore her heart, mind, body, and soul and about the meaningful ways she is now giving back and supporting others today.
Read MoreGuest contributor Morganne Skinner shares how her innocent drive to be a great athlete turned into years of living with anorexia, bulimia, and orthorexia. With the support of her husband and her resolve for happiness and freedom, Morganne shares how she is working hard every day to break eating disorder rules and find enjoyment in her life.
Read More“I always felt that if I looked perfect on the outside, no one would know what a mess I was on the inside.” Guest contributor Crystal Hampton shares her story of overcoming an eating disorder and addiction and offers others hope to keep going on their personal journeys. Read more about Crystal’s story and what has helped her maintain recovery.
Read MoreGuest 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.”
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