Speaking with my peers in the Black community, we all came to the same conclusion – One of the main challenges with being in a Black body was living up...
Struggling with an eating disorder is a frightening experience, especially when faced with limited resources and societal stigma. I encountered this struggle firsthand at the age of 15, 27 years...
The “model minority myth” paints a deceptively simple picture: Asian Americans and other minorities achieving seamless success in the U.S. through relentless hard work, intelligence, and an unwavering focus on...
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...
Social Stigma and the Struggle to Find Eating Disorder Resources Struggling with an eating disorder is a frightening experience, especially when faced with limited resources and societal stigma. I encountered...
Housing the body with an eating disorder is a lonely and hollow place to be. It can be debilitating. I know because I suffered from an undiagnosed binge eating disorder...
I’m a first generation Indian American and was born and raised in Houston, TX. And as a Catholic, I attended a Catholic school that was predominantly white and close-knit. As...
Everyone seems to enjoy the holidays because they get to see their family and friends at a special time of the year. As college students, we love the holidays because...
Stephanie Covington Armstrong doesn’t fit the stereotype of someone with an eating disorder. And that’s exactly why she wrote her book, Not All Black Girls Know How to Eat: A...
