Caralyn is in her final week of pregnancy, feeling grateful for her journey from battling anorexia to carrying a baby. She finds strength in her faith, relying on God’s grace and looking forward to the impending labor with peace and trust. She is supported by her loving husband and anticipates the new adventure with joy and gratitude.Continue reading This is the Fruit of God’s “Restoration Investment” in Me
What I’ve Learned After One Year of Marriage
The writer joyfully celebrates her one-year anniversary, feeling blessed by her husband’s love and the role of faith in their marriage. She discusses the importance of trust, the transformative power of receiving love, and shares advice for married couples. She encourages singles to trust in God’s plan for their future.Continue reading What I’ve Learned After One Year of Marriage
How Pregnancy Has Rewritten My Anorexia Recovery
After battling anorexia for years, I never imagined I could be pregnant. But by God’s grace, I am. Motherhood has shifted my perspective on recovery. I no longer obsess over my body but embrace it as a vessel for bringing my daughter into the world. Recovery now impacts not only me but my family. My goal is to model a healthy relationship with food and body for my daughter.
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Spoiler Alert: The World Didn’t End
On Eclipse Day, Caralyn experienced a nearly total eclipse, finding it awe-inspiring and thought-provoking. She reflected on fears of the end of the world, but emphasized the hope and mercy found in Christ. She concluded by expressing a desire to live with a Heaven-first mentality and take comfort in the promise of a future home. #eclipse #catholicContinue reading Spoiler Alert: The World Didn’t End
A Free Fall of Trust
I was spending the week with my parents last week, and I’m always so grateful for the conversations that inevitably end up happening. My husband has to travel to New York once a month for work, and so I get to spend some time with my parents, as I hate staying alone 😉 But myContinue reading A Free Fall of Trust
I Was Ranked the #2 Eating Disorder Recovery Blog on the Web! (And #1 in the US!)
Caralyn shares her joy at being ranked as the #2 Eating Disorder Recovery Blog on the Web by Feedspot. Reflecting on her pregnancy, she emphasizes the importance of fostering a healthy relationship with food for her daughter and acknowledges the role of faith in her recovery journey. #recovery #catholic #christianity #anorexia #recovery #edrecovery #eatingdisorder #mentalhealth #pregnancy #pregnant Continue reading I Was Ranked the #2 Eating Disorder Recovery Blog on the Web! (And #1 in the US!)
Holiday Recovery Survival Guide
For those in #recovery from an eating disorder, the holidays can be a very difficult #season to navigate. Sharing the tips I’ve learned after 16 years being #strong in #EDrecovery! #christmas #holidays #eatingdisorder #family #faith #catholic Continue reading Holiday Recovery Survival Guide
How to Help Your Kids Develop a Healthy Relationship with Food
Nutrition and Kids – how to help your kids develop a healthy relationship with food!Continue reading How to Help Your Kids Develop a Healthy Relationship with Food
Just on the Other Side
There are so many seasons in life — some of them difficult, isolating, exhausting, terrifying, full of sorrow — life can throw some incredible trials in our path. But no matter the circumstance, God is in control. Continue reading Just on the Other Side
The Agony of Addiction, and What Broke the Cycle for Me
Eating disorders and #addictions are two sides of the same coin. This week, after the tragic passing of Matthew Perry, we’re examining the agony of #addiction, and what eventually helped me break #free from that destructive cycle of #anorexia. #edrecovery #recovery #matthewperry #rip #catholic #god Continue reading The Agony of Addiction, and What Broke the Cycle for Me