It’s funny how I can go a whole day receiving no texts, Facebook messages, or phone calls…then get bombarded when I sit down to paint my nails. I mean giving yourself a manicure is hard enough, people. Try doing so while engaging in 3 conversations at once…all while watching a movie. It takes talent. But […]
Maybe They’re The Crazy Ones
She laughed at me. I didn’t crack a smile. Half a second later she stopped, suddenly realizing that this was not a joke. I was serious. It was that time of the week. The time when I meet with a staff member for a “check-in.” She asks me about my week, goes down a list […]
The Perfect Oatmeal
I’ve written several serious posts recently and I decided it was time for something a little bit more lighthearted. When recovering from an eating disorder, it is very easy to get stuck in a rut. We go through meals like robots. Our minds still perform countless calculations a minute as we strategically compose our meals […]
This Time Around
I knew it would happen. Still, I wasn’t prepared. I’ve spent a lot of my past in eating disorder treatment. When I agreed to this intensive outpatient program, I knew the chance of seeing someone from my past admissions was high. I was right; one of the IOP dietitians was a familiar face. “You had a good […]
Tomorrow’s Great Story
I should have stopped at 2. Surgeries, that is. 2 hip surgeries per saga. 3 is just too many. I’m not going to blame my relapse on my hip injury. Actually, I might. I think I’m entitled to that. I first injured my hip exactly 10 years ago. I had 3 surgeries over the course […]
The Not-So-Christmas Spirit
“I feel like I’m out of control. I have no way of channeling my emotions,” I said. “I was hoping your blog would help you do that,” replied my mother. “I can’t write about this. Not really. I have called myself The Realistic Optimist, but I am anything but optimistic right now. I’m drowning in darkness.” […]
One of Those People
Today I realized something about myself. You know the people who don’t respond to emails, texts, messages, voicemails, tweets, and comments right away? Those people drive me crazy. Especially if you know they received and read your message, but fail to respond in a “timely” manner. Gosh darn it, even as I write about them […]
Just Keep Showing Up
About a month ago, I was on the phone with a friend who I admire a great deal. Actually, I must say that I admire all of my friends in one way or another. Whether it’s for their strength, character, vulnerability, or sense of humor, each of my friends has at least one quality that […]
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