“I am going to die today,” I thought to myself, “and I don’t really care.” For many people happiness stands on a pedestal, while other emotions fall far below. But danger lies […]
Life sucks sometimes, and I am grateful
Michael Nelson
Learn to love the body you have conditioned yourself to hate
Be guided by a second golden rule, no more or less important than the first: Speak to yourself as you would speak to others. We have all heard some variation of the […]
The gift of recovery – moving beyond ‘I’m sorry’
When we recover, we feel compelled to seek forgiveness. We ask our loved ones to help us for many reasons – a ride home from the eye doctor, a home-cooked meal after […]
Anorexia: I am still physically ill. You just can’t see it.
The brain = a physical part of you. Therefore, “mental” illness is physical illness. I am weight restored, and I have been steadily maintaining this weight for months now. My blood labs […]
Tidal treasures
Grandview Nature Preserve, Hampton, Virginia
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