This is My Truth

My name is Erica Mones. I have cerebral palsy, an eating disorder, and depression. When I … More

I Do Not Want to Hear About Your Diet: On Staying in My Dance Space

A common theme of eating disorders is comparison. I have always compared my body, exercise routine, diet, and … More

When I first bought the red skirt, I didn’t own many red items of clothing. I didn’t own any … More

At eighteen years old, I was diagnosed with my eating disorder and subsequently put into a four-week partial hospitalization program … More

I do not understand my eating disorder. That makes it difficult to verbalize my needs, but it also … More

I wonder what fills the space between an inhale and an exhale. After my lungs balloon with air, is there … More

I used to hate the word “nourish.” I thought it was gross and gluttonous. I believed that starving represented willpower. Even … More

After a workout at the gym last year, a woman approached me and told me I was in great shape and … More

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and celebration, yet for someone recovering from an eating disorder it is more … More

I was once the type of girl who apologized for sneezing. I felt as if my existence put a strain … More