I think that one of the most beautifully vulnerable things that we can do in this life is share our story. These parts of our self that belong so intimately to us, yet in some way deserve to be heard by others. We all have a story and this is something that connects each of us no matter what we look like or what our identity might be. I was approached by SELF-Magazine this past summer and asked to share my story of living through an eating disorder, and then my journey to recovery. This of course was an incredible opportunity and one that I am grateful for, but also one wrought with anxiety and fear. My friends and family all know about this part of my life but sharing with a major magazine meant a much larger audience would be privy to the ins and outs of my disease. This article dives head first into a dark part of my life that I generally have reserved to sharing with close loved ones or fellow sufferers. As the release date nears I find myself feeling both excited and nervous. Regardless of the ebb and flow of my emotions around the article one thing remains true: sharing this with the world is authentically sharing my self and lifting the veil on this part of my life unapologetically. Eating disorders like all mental health illnesses live in a world of stigma and misconception and I am proud to send the message that I will not keep this part of myself in a dark corner of the room, I will put it out into the light where the rest of me lives. There is a reclaiming of power that occurs when we share our true selves and refuse to be made smaller by what has happened to us. Through moving through vulnerability and fear like water we are able to blossom into an even more powerful and brave version of our self. Thank you for joining me on this part of my journey and stay tuned as I (attempt to) learn how to navigate the world of blogging and connecting through this website!
I am a woman in recovery from an eating disorder, an educator, and an overall joyful lady.Archives
June 2017
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