“28.8 million Americans experience an eating disorder at some point in their lives.” “Eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of all mental health disorders, surpassed only by opioid use disorder.” Regardless of age, gender, body type, status, or race, struggles with the mirror and body image seem to play no favorites. As fashion, … Continue reading Finding Freedom from an Eating Disorder
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Healing through the Storm
The dark clouds and fierce wind seemed to be gaining momentum and width as I watched from my wheelchair in the parking lot. It was my first session with my counselor. Her smile was bright and welcoming as we went through the intake questions. Though my eyes couldn’t help but wander to the storm surrounding … Continue reading Healing through the Storm
The God Who Sees Me
“Dear Mom and Dad, I want you to know I love you and I am sorry I had to go, but I just couldn’t take this world anymore…” Writing letters to my family as I layed in the floor of my bedroom closet became a regular thing as I continued spiraling my junior and senior … Continue reading The God Who Sees Me
Life with Chronic Illness
Have you ever felt like you were dumped in a corked bottle against your own will, beaten and bruised by the seas and storms of life, yet stuck, unable to escape let alone explain? This is a small glimpse of what life can be like for someone with chronic illness. Affecting six out of every … Continue reading Life with Chronic Illness