I’m not going to say that Monday was the worst day of my life, because I know that’s both untrue and overly dramatic. That being said, it still sucked. A lot. I love my job, but work was rough. The last week or so has been pretty bumpy; nothing is ever easy. Mary says that’s […]
My “Last Chance”
I’ve talked about it before, but I’m going to talk about it again. Because apparently it’s a big part of my life. You can’t just ignore these things. I’m 4 weeks post-op from hip surgery #7. When people see me on crutches, they’re all like “Wow, you’re a pro!” Thanks. I’ve had a lot of […]
Like A Tree
Last week was National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. For those of you who are faithful followers of this blog, you might have noticed that I did not publish a post last week. Which might seem strange, given that I am a vocal advocate for mental health, eating disorders, and recovery as a whole. But there […]
Whenever That May Be
If there’s one thing I can say about treatment, it’s that you meet people who will change your life. Or at least the way you look at it. Whether you just share the air in the art room or become lifelong friends, there’s something that binds you together. There is no small talk. Everything is […]
If Only You Could See
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 […]