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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.

Alumni Update: Affirmation through Recovery

I am writing this testimonial now to say relapse is nothing to be embarrassed about. Some demons are so strong it takes many battles to defeat them. Each battle is a reaffirmation of life.

Grit

Depending on where you are in your recovery, you might be realizing this thing we call recovery is not a one-time battle – it’s a war.

Committed to the Journey

Even though every day is a battle, I can trust myself more than ever before, and I am committed to this journey. I will not give up on myself.

Embracing Recovery for Myself

I have found that sharing my struggles and success with my friends and others in recovery has been extremely powerful, presenting me with more support than I ever thought I would receive.