May I pause to reassure you of a few things when fighting an eating disorder on the day after Christmas: You are not defined by
Year: 2019
Make the Hard Choice
You know the right choice. You know what you have to do, but to admit it – admitting to it, seems unthinkable. Because if you
Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
Part of my Joy Today is in the fact that I can enjoy sweet treats without my ED telling me I’m going to get fat.
Do You Believe Recovery is Possible?
“Do you believe recovery is possible?” she asked me. I looked her in the eyes, chose my words carefully and responded with confidence, “I trust
How to Fight the Lies of an Eating Disorder with Logic
I fought a chicken nugget and the chicken almost won. And that was the moment I realized, fists up, game face on, power behind the
Triggers: Fight Satan’s Lies
I still have triggers. Which kind of pisses me off, excuse the harsh vocabulary. But that’s how I feel about it. Last weekend Benj and
Joy Today is my Legacy, not my Eating Disorder
I still hate seeing pictures from before November 7, 2016. It’s not just because of how I looked. Of course I don’t like seeing the
I Judge Without Knowing Someone’s Story
I can be judgmental. I judge people for choices they make without seeing the reasons behind the decision. I judge people for how they parent
The Best Recipe for Over-the-Top Puppy Chow
You know my philosophy on food – use the recipe and then add a little extra. Make it more! Puppy Chow seems a pretty perfect
Finding Joy in Community Happens by Putting People First
Joy Today starts with people first. This may seem obvious to many, but for me, it has been a lightbulb moment. Which is ridiculous because