For 10 Years, I Battled an Eating Disorder Hidden Behind Success
For most of my teen years and into adulthood, I was an overachiever who maintained straight As while playing varsity…
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By Kamryn Higgins Pregnancy and an Eating Disorder: It’s Still Complicated
Something I never expected? For pregnancy to heal my eating disorder. Okay, maybe that’s not completely accurate . . .…
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The New Dove “Cost of Beauty” Ad Absolutely Gutted Me and I Cannot Stop Crying
Sensitive Content Warning: The following article features images and discussion about body appearance and eating disorders that may be upsetting…
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By Her View From Home I Will Not Shame My Body the Way My Mother Did
The words we say about ourselves are powerful. Not only do they impact us, but they also influence the way…
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Middle School Me Would be Prescribed Diet Pills Today and It Makes Me Feel Sick
In middle school, I once opened a letter from the school addressed to my parents. These envelopes usually contained progress…
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My Eating Disorder Began Before I Was Born
My mother and her intense body image issues were projected on me from birth. I was told the moment they…
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Victoria’s Secret is Finally Featuring Real Women—And I Had No Idea it Would Hit Me So Hard
Victoria’s Secret has never made me cry before. I haven't shopped there in years, and I steer away from their…
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By Rhonda Ellis 89 Pounds Changed My Life
Editor's note: This post discusses anorexia/eating disorders I happened to overhear my daughter’s online meet for health class. The topic…
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“I’m Not That Kind of Girl”—But Anxiety Didn’t Care
I remember the day you were born. The nurses were amazed by the volume and color of your lips; they…
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By Meredith Boggs A Letter To My Eating Disorder: This is Goodbye
Dear Ed, I first met you in eighth grade. I did not know you by name for a while, but…
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By Christine Derengowski My Body Looked Good, But My Health Was Spiraling
As far back as I can remember, I attached my value to my size. I can clearly recall sitting at…
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By Tiffany Reiger Defeating My Eating Disorder Through Motherhood One Day At A Time
Looking at the bullet list of my life, it is obvious that I am accomplished, happy, and healthy: -Ph.D. -Happily…
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