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It’s Pride! Let’s Talk About Eating Disorders in LGBTQIA+ Communities

Pride, held annually in June, is a time for LGBTQIA+ folks to celebrate ourselves and the history of our movement that has gotten us to where we are today. It’s a time to honor what it means to be our authentic selves. It’s also a time for allies to show their support to loved ones.

Self-Compassion During Transitions in a Post-Pandemic World

When we spend too much time judging ourselves for where we “should” be, we do not consider all the obstacles we overcame this year. After you have identified an area where you are being too hard on yourself, sit down and write yourself a letter from the perspective of a kind, unconditionally loving friend.

Voice of Inspiration: Susie S. (Video)

Hear from Renfrew alum, Susie S., as she shares her recovery story during our Virtual Alumni Reunion.

Voice of Inspiration: Aja P. (Video)

Hear from Renfrew alum, Aja. P, as he shares his recovery story during our Virtual Alumni Reunion.

Recovery Recipe: Turkey & Brie Pita Pizza

Learn a new (and tasty) recipe to help keep you on track with your recovery.

5 Tips to Keep Yourself Mentally Healthy

View Renfrew’s tips to keeping yourself mentally healthy in today’s virtual world.

Recommended Mental Health Resources

View Renfrew’s list of recommended mental health resources including organizations, podcasts and more.

Voice of Recovery: Aja P.

Aja’s testimonial is featured as a Voice of Recovery in the spring 2021 issue of Connections, The Renfrew Center’s alumni newsletter. Published twice a year, Connections highlights alumni recovery stories, upcoming events, tips and tools to stay in recovery, and much more.

Fostering Community During Pride Facilitates Eating Disorder Recovery

Since eating disorders impact LGBTQIA+ communities at a disproportionately higher rate than their cisgender, heterosexual peers, it’s crucial that we, as an eating disorder community, create discourse around LGBTQIA+ issues.