Stories related to Eating Disorder

Erica had suffered in silence for too long. She knew it was time she sought out help. Getting treatment for her eating disorder revolutionized her life, and she finally found power in loving herself for exactly who she is.

For a long time, Tim ran away from his mental illness, trying to find solace in education, wealth, and popularity. But it was an unlikely friendship, a diagnosis, and meaningful work that eventually led him toward self-acceptance and a sense of purpose.

Being diagnosed with Lyme disease was a blessing in disguise. It forced Jetty to confront the childhood trauma she had been suppressing and the bulimia that she had been hiding.

Gabriela had tried everything to improve her mental health. Nothing had worked. But when she gathered the courage to quit a toxic job and embraced gratitude and mindfulness, she learned to love herself unconditionally.

After losing his parents, Jason found himself stuck in a cycle of destructive behavior. His fear of seeming weak kept him from asking for help. It wasn’t until Jason found unconditional love again that he was able to find power in being vulnerable.

Four years into her recovery, Hollyn relapsed into disordered eating. After seeking treatment again and finding her footing, Hollyn reflects on the last decade of her life as an era of growth and transformation.

Dana survived a vast array of traumas that led her into destructive behaviors and unhealthy relationships for the majority of her life. But after she turned to yoga as a way to develop self-compassion, she was able to stop seeking out situations that echoed the drama and pain of her past, and start finding her own path to peace and healing.

Ronni’s diagnosis as a compulsive eater allowed her to realize that she was substituting food for love. Once she realized this, Ronni was able to love herself, love her husband, and love her children in ways she didn’t know were possible.