A common theme of eating disorders is comparison. I have always compared my body, exercise routine, diet, and … More
Tag: Bulimia
Happiness is [Not] a Choice
“Happiness is a choice.” 200 milligrams of Zoloft. A week in a psych ward. Two stints in treatment … More
The Price of Heckling Diet Culture
A few weeks ago, Kim Kardashian unsurprisingly advertised appetite-suppressing lollipops on her Instagram. To my surprise, however, she received backlash … More
Exercise Bulimia and Why Exercise Addiction is Not Cool
Exercise addiction is perhaps one of the least discussed eating disorder behaviors, but it is more serious and common than … More
What I Lost When I Lost [Weight]
At eighteen years old, I was diagnosed with my eating disorder and subsequently put into a four-week partial hospitalization program … More
When Happiness Isn’t a Choice
I do not understand my eating disorder. That makes it difficult to verbalize my needs, but it also … More
The Reality of “Body Goals”
After a workout at the gym last year, a woman approached me and told me I was in great shape and … More
Unapologetic
I was once the type of girl who apologized for sneezing. I felt as if my existence put a strain … More
Fighting for Peace
I once thought recovery meant always feeling at peace with who I am. I envisioned having a perfect life where … More
Going to College with a Disability Part II: A Year Later
Last year I wrote”Going to College with a Disability,” as I embarked on my journey at Loyola University. At the … More
Running with Crutches 