Navigating College in Recovery
College is an exciting time, but many of the things that make it feel so exciting (independence, social life, lots of class options, etc) can also make it feel stressful and daunting at times. When I started college, I was overwhelmed with the pressure to do it all; get perfect grades, have a vibrant social […]
As a Mother of Two Kids with Eating Disorders, Here’s How I Ease the Transition Back to School for Them
After summer, fall is perhaps the second-most challenging time of year for children with eating disorders. Going back to school brings a host of uncertainties and challenges that can be dysregulating for children, teens and even college-age adults. As the mother of two children diagnosed with and treated for anorexia nervosa, I’ve gained some experience […]
Nuestra Niñez
This blog contains mentions of food to help illustrate specific experiences of the author. Some individuals experiencing eating disorders may have a hard time reading this. Please check in with yourself before reading this and if you need support, you may find these resources helpful. My mother often referred to herself as “chubby and happy” […]
Tips for Managing Eating Disorder Recovery in the Summer
Summer is typically a season where sunny vacations, time with friends and family, and barbecues, festivals, carnivals, and pool parties seem to be the regular occurrence. For most people, it is a time to celebrate and relax. But for those of us in eating disorder recovery, it is also full of unique challenges that those […]
Reminders for a Strong Summer in Recovery
In my head, summer equals one thing… swimsuits. “Do I need new ones this year? I love all the fun, neon colors! What size am I? Let alone am I the same sized bottoms as I am tops?” and lastly, but most strongly in my head, “Will I even look “good enough” in a swimsuit […]
Coping With Summer Eating Disorder Triggers
Summer is here, we finally made it! The sun is out, temperatures are high, and many beach days are ahead. For most, this is the best time of the year. However, summertime often brings many challenges and triggers for those in Eating Disorder recovery. Summer often means wearing less clothing, bathing suits, parties/BBQs, and so […]
As the Mother of Two Kids with Eating Disorders, Here’s How I Tackle Summer Triggers
We’re meant to enjoy these supposedly lazy days of summer. Yet, for parents of children with eating disorders, summer is often a time of worry. This is true for me. I have two children, ages 14 and 19, who have been diagnosed with and treated for anorexia. Even though both are in recovery, I’m more […]
Here Comes the Sun: Three Tips for Managing Summer Triggers and Staying in Recovery
I’ve always loved summer. Maybe it’s because of my Southern roots growing up under the hot Arkansas sun, but there’s just something about a calming walk on a cloudless July day that fills my heart with joy and excitement. For as much as I love this time of year, however, I remember a time when […]
Sun, Sand, and Strength in Recovery
I never thought I’d be afraid of summertime. I love summer. I love the warm weather, the late nights, the vacations, and the blockbuster movie releases. Some of my happiest memories were made during these few months. But since developing Anorexia when I was 18, my summer joy has been shadowed by a gray cloud […]
Combating Summer Triggers in Recovery
Summer is typically a time associated with beaches, vacations, pools, barbecues, and fun. However, in recovery it can easily become a focus on how your body exists in the heat or the unpredictability of celebratory or vacation foods. Not to mention, there is also the societal expectation to hustle to have a “beach body,” “bikini […]
