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Creating Space to Grow
If you would have told me six months ago I would make it to this day, I would have almost certainly given you a look of disbelief, or laughed with great doubt, or said, “Yeah right, I don’t believe you.”
Write Your Own Permission Slip
Giving yourself permission to let go of the “should” and listen and respond to “wants” is an integral part of the eating disorder recovery journey.
Feeling Worthy After Treatment
While I’ve been facing daily challenges from my ED, my recovery voice has been unshakeable in my head, saying, “YOU MATTER!” even when I’m not willing to hear it.
Renfrew Alumni Stories: OJ B.
“When I first entered treatment at The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia in 2015, I started developing self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self-efficacy for the first time.”
Renfrew Alumni Stories: Aja P.
“Renfrew taught me to not bury my emotions, and instead use things like the ARC to figure out what my emotions were trying to tell me so I could better cope with them.”
Renfrew Alumni Stories: Julie G.
“By the end of treatment, I felt less shame. I realized the ED thoughts may still arise due to life circumstances, but that does not mean I have to act out on them.”
Eating Disorder Prevention: 28 “Do’s & Don’ts” Tips for Parents [Updated]
Learn how to prevent eating disorders with these 28 tips for parents. Foster positive self-esteem and promote a healthy relationship with food.
Finding My Voice
In February 2020, I entered The Renfrew Center of Charlotte “kicking and screaming.” I was a newlywed, and I refused to allow anything to disrupt the “pretty” life I was portraying.
On Complexity and Self-Compassion
As the new year begins, I wish for each of us to move a little closer to self-compassion and acceptance. I hope we can all take up space as we are, multitudes and all.
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