Recovery

Posted on my Instagram:

A year ago today, November 13th 2019, I feel like I took my life back into my own hands. A year ago today I was at my lowest point suffering from bulimia, my eating disorder at the time, and I’m so proud of where I am today. 365 days into my recovery.

My eating disorder started in college my freshman/sophomore year by restricting and moved quickly into a form of anorexia and then . When I look back now I can see myself fading away mentally so fast. At the time I had no idea that I would be struggling with an eating disorder up to 8 years of my life. I hid my eating disorder for a large chunk of this time like most people do, but when I was able to speak the words and ask for help, I began to heal and move closer and closer to what I really wanted - freedom.

I look at this picture below that was taken in 2018 - you can’t see the pain but when I look at this version of myself I can almost feel it. Eating disorders are most often times something that you can’t see.

I choose to share this to be a voice to someone who might need it. Eating disorders are far more prevalent than people believe, and all I ask is that people educate themselves on how to be a support system for those that are suffering. I wouldn’t be where I am without professional guidance and without my people - you know who you are.

To whoever needs to hear this: You are not alone. Anything is possible. You can do hard things. You are good enough. You are beautiful and you are supported!

To hear my full story check out Inspired Courage’s podcast episode about my journey.

ily,

B