Arming yourself with information about the way myths and stigmas affect addicts and how people respond to them, can go a long way… more »
Eating Disorders
Mythbusting: Having an Eating Disorder Means You’re Weak
Having an eating disorder, struggling with self- harm, or depression does not make you a weak person- it does not make you crazy.… more »
Eating Disorders
I used to be triggered by a street corner on the Upper West Side of Manhattan
I do not walk where my eating disorder takes me. I do not stand in solidarity with my eating disorder. Rather, I recognize… more »
Eating Disorders
Tips on Handling Triggers
Triggers are tricky to navigate and overcome. How we react to them decides whether we will become stronger or allow them to tear… more »
Abusive Relationships
The Most Important Relationship You’ll Ever Have is with Yourself
You can only control yourself. At the end of the day, if you can look in the mirror and stand in confidence for… more »
Eating Disorders
Recovery and Romantic Relationships
When I’ve been able to overcome these crippling fears of vulnerability and trust, I have seen a tremendous reward. The key here is… more »
Addiction
Alcohol Addiction and Recovery
I never worried about getting too drunk and making a fool of myself… Yet all I knew was that I was having fun,… more »
Addiction
3 Tips for Eating Disorder Recovery
Recovery is the way forward to start living your life again and to be the person you were called to be. 3 Tips… more »
Eating Disorders
Are You Wearing Your Eating Disorder as a Mask?
I want to tell you a little secret - maybe you have been told it before – Your eating disorder is not the… more »
Eating Disorders
Joy Restored: Recovering from Anorexia
In time, I had to face the fact that this disorder was not about food or weight, but it was instead about… more »
Depression
Warriors of Depression
When it comes to depression, no one is a victim. One does have the option to fight. Therefore, ‘victim’ should not be used… more »
Addiction
Lather, Rinse, Repeat
I went from being a girl with a dream to a girl living in a nightmare. I dreaded waking up each morning knowing… more »
Abuse
Understanding Domestic Violence
In the United States, a woman is assaulted or beaten every nine seconds, and appallingly, more than three women are murdered by their… more »
Fitspiration
What is Muscle Dysmorphia?
I am SO excited to share this interview with you! Andrew Heming teaches at my University (Trinity Western) in the Human Kinetics department… more »
Addiction
Overcoming Addiction: The Power of Drugs
Drug addiction is a significant struggle that many face. Addiction is extremely complex, and though it is treatable and can be overcome, beating… more »
Eating Disorders
You Can Recover!
ED is an illness that destroys us from within, but it is possible to break free. In fact, we have every right to… more »
Eating Disorders
Guest Post: Finding Yourself as a Freshman by Sarah Fudin
In this guest post, Sarah Fudin offers some excellent advice for maintaining a healthy relationship with food while living the hectic lifestyle of… more »
Eating Disorders
Relax. Don’t stress!
In case you don’t know yet… I’ve recently gotten engaged! As amazing as the moment of proposal was, the work that’s come my… more »
