It’s everywhere as we enter the new year – try this diet, use this piece of exercise equipment, join this gym! You’ll lose weight, things will be perfect! If you struggle with an eating disorder these messages are both enticing and frightening. You know it’s a lie, but at the same time its siren song […]
Eating Disorders Don’t Just Happen to White College Girls
This is a true story. Names and some details have been changed to protect privacy. This story is shared with permission. Annie knew something was wrong and suspected she may have an eating disorder. She laughed it off, thinking, “I’m in my 30s. That’s a thing that only happens to young college kids.” Time went […]
Anorexia Isn’t the Only Eating Disorder
On the heels of the controversial Netflix series 13 Reasons Why comes a film about anorexia, To the Bone. Originally screened at Sundance this year, Netflix will release it on streaming video on 14 July 2017. The film is receiving mixed reviews, with some lauding it in hopes it will spark conversation on an important […]
Navigating the Holidays with an Eating Disorder
Facing and overcoming an eating disorder is tough no matter what time of year it is. This time of year, however, can seem especially overwhelming because there is food everywhere. People bring in cookies, cakes, and lunches of all sorts to our offices. We have parties and church events, and family dinners to think about. It […]