Twelve and Diagnosed: My Journey with an Eating Disorder 

When I was growing up, I had no idea what an eating disorder was. My family didn’t either. Me and my family were extremely focused on school, holidays, and everyday life, far from the medical terms and the complexities that would eventually define my world.

NEDA and International Women’s Day

I have no doubt about the connections between the need for International Women’s Day and for NEDA. Over time, IWD has gradually increased the opportunities for women, thereby leveling the playing field so women will have power and influence equal to men. With that, women will be less drawn to the false promise that changing our bodies will assure us self-worth, social acceptance, and personal power.