As many as 24 million Americans struggle with eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and EDNOS – eating disorder not other specified). In spite of the unprecedented growth in the past two decades, eating disorders research continues to be under-funded, insurance coverage for treatment is inadequate, and societal pressures to be thin remain rampant. -National Eating Disorders … Continue reading »
Last night I went to a burlesque cabaret with my sister and a couple of girlfriends and we had a blast. The dancers were awesome, the live band had us dancing in our seats, and the crowd was enthusiastic – it was a campy atmosphere with great energy, and I had a lot of fun. … Continue reading »
Day 14 – Think about yourself one year ago. How have you changed? A year ago I had just started my recovery journey. I was struggling a little more than I am now, and was still using drugs, alcohol, and sex as an escape from the turbulence I was feeling inside. Now, I’ve learned better … Continue reading »
Day 9 - Who do you look up to? Why? I look up to strong intelligent females because they fight the gender bias and show that, male or female or trans or whatever you identify as, you can still kick ass and take names. I believe we live in a highly patriarchal society that puts down these … Continue reading »
My therapist wants me to start keeping a food journal again, to track my patterns of restricting and binge eating. I’ve been slipping recently.. not consciously (or at least not that I’m willing to admit), but slipping nonetheless. My body image and self esteem have taken huge dips recently and I suppose it’s triggered some … Continue reading »
I’ve lost weight. I haven’t weighed myself in months (still don’t own a scale) but I know my body and it’s been changing: my stomach is getting smaller, there’s the teeniest of gaps between my thighs, and my ribs are bucking against my skin. That old intoxicating thrill is bubbling up inside me, and it’s threatening to … Continue reading »
Currently there is a new ad campaign in Britain to raise awareness of rape and challenge the ways that it is perceived: This video is extremely powerful and sends a strong message about how rape isn’t always like what you see on Law and Order or in the movies; it’s oftentimes committed by someone close to … Continue reading »
