Finding a note from a decade ago, written to her father, it revels the incredible power of forgiveness, and proving that no relationship is un-mendable. A powerful piece about the love of a father. #edrecovery #recovery #family #catholic #loveContinue reading The Eyes that Shaped Me
Divine Mercy: Divine Intervention
The first Sunday after Easter is Divine Mercy Sunday. How this image of Jesus played a central role in one young woman’s recovery from anorexia, and her mother’s divine happenstance to stumble upon it! #catholic #edrecoveryContinue reading Divine Mercy: Divine Intervention
VIDEO: HUMBLED AND HEALED
A video of one young woman’s powerful story of overcoming anorexia, and the central role faith played in her freedom from that eating disorder. BeautyBeyondBones at the 1:38 Women’s Conference! 2021 #edrecovery #recovery #catholic #mentalhealth #healing Continue reading VIDEO: HUMBLED AND HEALED
Making Room in My Heart for Love
In order to truly be ready to love, it takes two things: opening up your heart, and making room for love in your life. Both of which, especially in recovery, can be difficult tasks. But SO worth it! #edrecovery #recovery #love #catholic #faithContinue reading Making Room in My Heart for Love
Euphoric Freedom
While speaking on stage, and overcome with emotion, the freedom that comes from recovery is truly euphoric. Turns out that, allowing your whole self to be seen, known and loved will have you flying on cloud nine! #edrecovery #recovery Continue reading Euphoric Freedom
The Safe, Decaying Heart
Looking back, living with an eating disorder not only enslaves the body to a destructive disease, but also the heart. Top Recovery Blogger reveals the freedom that comes with vulnerability. Turns out love is the true secret to recovery. #edrecoveryContinue reading The Safe, Decaying Heart
An Ally in Trench Warfare
In #recovery, sometimes the greatest source of encouragement is knowing that *it’s possible.* It’s knowing that if someone else can make it, you can too. #edrecovery #mentalhealthContinue reading An Ally in Trench Warfare
Read this if you’re Afraid to Love
Sometimes the thing we’re most afraid of is the very thing that sets us free. After recovery from an eating disorder, letting someone into my past and letting love in is a difficult, scary task. Turns out, my fears were completely off on all accounts. And love is, perhaps, the most beautiful, freeing, healing thing of all! #edrecoveryContinue reading Read this if you’re Afraid to Love
RUSSELL BRAND ON ADDICTION
Russell Brand: the former “bad boy” comic is now a mental health advocate, and offers hope for those in recovery. His first hand account of life in the throes reminds us that there is always a way out. #recovery Continue reading RUSSELL BRAND ON ADDICTION
Life Changing Letters
Part of the recovery process is making amends. What I learned from writing a letter to every person in my life, admitting my wrongs against them. From Top Eating Disorder Recovery Blogger!Continue reading Life Changing Letters