What comes first – the desire for recovery or being pushed into it? In other words, does the person who goes into treatment go because
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Why Looking Perfect Isn’t Worth It
I don’t have a full length mirror anymore. Benj got rid of it, upon my request, while I was in treatment when I finally began
Practical Tips for Recovery at Home
After 16 days, I was scared of going home. Treatment was safe. I had people around me to hold me to the rules of recovery
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
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