If you’re reading this, I’d like to welcome you and give you a hug.

Maybe you’re the parent or loved one of someone suffering with an eating disorder. Perhaps you’re in the throes of anorexia yourself. Maybe you think you may have the beginning stages of disordered eating. Or perhaps you’re on the journey to recovery.

Whatever has brought you here, I hope that through the story of my brokenness, and redemption through the Lord, you are able to find hope, encouragement, advice, healing, support, and comfort.

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This blog chronicles my journey from severe anorexia to recovery, and every twist and turn along the way. The blog posts are meant to be read from beginning to end, as a book. (( Glorious Wounds is the Introduction.)) So I would suggest reading “up” — starting from my oldest post, and working backwards to the most recent. This is my first post.

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I must warn you that the beginning is very dark — intense, raw, and despairing. It is an uncensored view into my mind when I was deep in my anorexia. However, I chose to be vulnerable and share that utter brokenness — that wreckage — in order for you to truly grasp the gravity of the disease, and how sincerely meaningful freedom through Christ has been in my life.

I also hope that you’ll find the resources section of my blog helpful. If you or a loved one is suffering with disordered eating habits, please seek professional help.

With that being said, I am not a doctor. I’m not a therapist, dietician, counselor, psychiatrist, etc. I’m just a girl. Who had a severe case of anorexia. And who is journeying through recovery, one day at a time. I’m just sharing my story with the hopes that it will help even one person.

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2,012 thoughts on “Read This First”

  1. I Thank you dear for liking my post. In the process of going through what you have written I have become your fan. You are very brave and your strength appears through your words. God bless you.

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    1. Gosh thank you so much. I appreciate it so much. I just pray that someone out there going through something similar may find hope here. That’s the whole reason for this. Thanks for the support friend. Blessings to you ❤️

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  3. Wishing you the best on your journey to recovery and beyond.

    Have you ever read the Desiderata? If not I encourage you to Google it and read it. Despite the 60s kitsch it has many many truths.

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  6. Thank you for liking my blog. I do hope you will check back from time to time. I also love the mission of your blog- it is at the heart of the work I do as a clinical social worker and a human being.

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  9. Beautiful well-written blog that makes me want to read more. Appreciating your passion to enourage and help others, directing to the ultimate source of healing.
    Hugs back atcha. And thanks for stopping by!

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  11. Great introduction to your blog. (: If you don’t mind me asking, were you ever self-conscious by your body which led to an eating disorder, or did a series of other factors make you depressed to the point that eating wasn’t important at all? I understand if you wish to keep it to yourself. God bless and have a good day! (:

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    1. Hi there thank you for asking. Great question. One misconception about eating disorders is that it’s not actually about the weight. The weight loss is merely a symptom of an internal battle. That being said, I was never depressed either. It was a battle of perfection. Of self worth. Self love. The weight loss is merely a symptom. Hope that helps. The actual blog details this in much more description 🙂 blessings friend! Thanks for stopping by!

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  12. Hey, very nice wording in the first picture. Recovery takes: perseverance, endurance, courage, time. Definitely true. Let us together remind each other of His Greatness and be cherished with His blessings 🙂

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      1. Absolutely. You are most welcome. Anyone who stops by my page at least deserves for me to check out what they have to say. You never know, it could be a topic that is helpful to me or someone else…or just simply an enjoyable read 🙂

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  24. Thanks for the like! I recommend Pastor Tim Burns’ teaching, which you can find by googling “Calvary Chapel Tyler YouTube.” I can’t necessarily vouch for guest speakers, but you’d be hard pressed to find a better Bible teacher than Tim Burns. Thanks again, and grace be with you.

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      3. There’s something about you that’s different😀. I’m so glad that I stopped by your blog🙏🏿. I’m def coming back for more. Thank you for visiting my space and liking one of my recipes. Blessings to you

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      1. You’re welcome, my Friend.

        God’s love letters to His creation, whose names are inscribed on His palms, is full of encouragement, plus promises of help and protection … especially for the down-trodden and the suffering!

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  28. Thanks for dropping my my blog and liking an entry. Kudos to you for recovering from anorexia. 😀 Thanks for being so open.

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  29. Bravo – on confronting and overcoming anorexia. That takes insight, and much courage and honesty in self-examination.

    I have a question that has puzzled me for some time:
    In reading anorexia chat forums, anorexic women refer to anorexia with pet names, as if the affliction is a person. Why is that?

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    1. Thank you so much Dr. Eowyn. I appreciate the support! Great question. We refer to the eating disorder as “Ed” or “Ana” because recovery is a fight. Truly we are warriors. And personifying the disease as Ed, we are able to channel our focus to beating “him”, conquering the bad guy, defeating the evil one who is trying to kill us. It just gives the woman a specific goal to think of. Hope that helps. Thanks for stopping by!

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  31. Thanks for reading something from my blog. I thought I would get to know yours and so read this entry. I’m impressed and relieved that you’ve committed yourself to writing to this issue. It’s important. Such disorders damage many lives. Our culture offers so many hindrances in dealing with these positively. And about our body shapes, overall. Thanks so much for your good work.

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind response. You’re right, our culture is so toxic for young women especially (although men too) on body image. It’s an important issue to give voice to. Thanks for stopping by! Have a great evening

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  34. What is love that one would lay down their life for another. In a very real sense you are laying down your life, the life with this condition as well as the redemptive process that you are following. It shows a real desire to love and care to which I pray will bless you richly as well as all who come to read this amazing blog. Thank you for stopping by hisnamebpraised, reading the post and taking the time to “like”. Continued success on your journey. All things in His Name. Doug

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    1. Hi Doug, wow I am humbled by your comment. Thank you so much for such thoughtful words. I really appreciate it. God is good and I am forever thankful for His work in my life and in my recovery. Thanks for stopping by. Blessings

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  35. I have seen a few people on here with this disorder who have found my blog for some reason so I must be compelled to answer. My cousin had this disorder and I believe it was due to parents who were just too much. She would have cookies in her dorm room for visitors that she never ate. They were only for guests. She overcame it with help from group therapy but she still exercises a lot.

    I believe in balance and hence my blog about food drink nature and travel. I must mention exercise as well because if I don’t do that at home I will do it in nature which is great. Find exercise you like and healthy food will follow. Keep things in moderation and enjoy the world around you. When you feel good about you then you won’t need to listen too much to outsiders. Follow your passions.

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  38. Your story touches me deeply. I spent time battling the other end of the spectrum and it takes so much courage either way. My prayers for you that you will continue to savor the beauty within…God’s loving presence and acceptance of us no matter what.

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  39. Thanks for stopping by my blog today! From the looks of it God is using your testimony to reach many people. Keep up the good work, keep pressing on toward the goal. I appreciate your transparency. Blessings!

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  43. Thanks for visiting and liking my post. Through that I’ve just found your blog and started reading your story. I lost a dear friend to Anorexia many years ago and so your story has resonated with me. I look forward to reading of your story and pray and hope that you continue on the path to recovery. I send you blessings from Australia.

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    1. Thank you so much Miriam. I’m so sorry to hear about your friend. Truly heartbreaking. It is my deepest prayer that someone struggling with this disease will find hope here. I appreciate your kind words and prayers. Love from the US! xoxo

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  45. Thank you so much for visiting my blog. Your truthfulness about your journey will bless so many people who are just starting the journey to healing and feel stranded in their own dark places. You are truly a blessing.

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  46. Thanks for liking my recent blog, The Meaning of Christmas, on my site BigSisterKnows.com. I LOVE your site and appreciate that you focus on how God restored you to health – it was not something you could do for yourself. So many people are in the same situation, and they need to know that God really is the answer.

    My sister struggled with clinical anorexia due to complications with diabetes. It was an extremely painful process for her and for us. There was actually a time when we weren’t sure if she was going to survive it. Through God’s grace, she recovered and now has a very powerful testimony. Have you ever hosted a guest blogger to give a viewpoint of a family member of someone suffering from ED? I’ve been wanting to find the right place to share my thoughts on this, and if you’re open to it, I’d love to send you a draft for your consideration.

    I look forward to reading more of your posts! May God bless you and keep you in good health, and may your testimony continue to bless Him.

    Ashley

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    1. Hi Ashley, thank you so much for reading and for your heartfelt comment. I am so sorry to her that your sister battled anorexia. Praise God that she got through it. God is so good and he is our strength no matter what. What an interesting idea. I will definitely let you know if I decide to blog about that! Thanks again for stopping by. Hugs and love to you xx

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  47. A close friend lost her sister to this frightening condition, and her parents were left with a 3 year old to bring up in their retirement. Many of will never understand Anorexia, but we surely appreciate it when we hear those who manage to make a recovery. Bless you.

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  48. You may just be a girl, however, one that has experienced the difficulties associated with eating disorders. You bring a world of experience to the table. As a physician, I have listened to people like you to obtain as much as I can to help better understand the ROOT issues at hand. Thank you for your willingness to share and help others in need. Please feel free to comment on my blog site to help spread your message. This is an important issue and people need to realize that others (even strangers) care.

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    1. Hi there! Thank you so much for this comment. It’s physicians like you who hold the key 🙂 And I am so appreciative of you reading and taking the time to dive deeper into the root of EDs. ED is definitely a sly and cunning beast. I would absolutely be willing to answer any questions or offer any clarification if need be. I am cheering from NYC for you, and your efforts in this area! You could be a catalyst for change 🙂 So thank you, truly, from the bottom of my heart.

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  49. Thanx for “Liking” my “Anaïs Nin Quote” on my “BoBo’s Two Cents” blog. How did you come across it? I Didn’t think anyone would find me as I’ve only just set it up & am still learning how to get it out there. Glad you did, though!

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