The Intersection of Identity, Pregnancy, and Body Image An Interview with S.F. Trigger warning: This post has content related to pregnancy and eating disorders. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, please reach out to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline. Call (800) 931-2237, or use the “Click to Read more…
The Intersection of Identity, Pregnancy, and Body Image An Interview with my sister, Jenna Trigger warning: This post has content related to pregnancy, miscarriage, unwanted pregnancies, and racism. 1. Describe the most important aspects of your identity in one to three sentences. This is tricky for me because core components Read more…
The Intersection of Identity, Pregnancy, and Body Image An Interview with A.R. Trigger warning: This post has content related to pregnancy and fatphobia. There is a brief use of explicit language. 1. Describe the most important aspects of your identity in one to three sentences? My identity is probably best Read more…
Pregnancy is a miracle. It is simply amazing that a female body can grow an entire human being. However, perhaps due to shame, we rarely talk about the fact that pregnancy is also a traumatic experience for most women. The topic of pregnancy alone is often heartbreaking for people who Read more…
Forgiving the Man Who Triggered My Eating Disorder I am learning to forgive myself for things that I have done or experienced about which I have felt self-loathing, guilt, or shame. The Mighty’s My Mighty Month challenge for June also challenges us to forgive others if that feels possible and Read more…
Cultivating Self-Compassion Through Forgiveness Trigger warning: This post includes content related to mental illness. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call 911 or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1 (800) 273-8255 or by internet messaging. Many people living with eating disorders and other Read more…
Our Needs Matter Part III: Eating Disorder Recovery Trigger warning: This post includes content related to eating disorders. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, please reach out to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline. Call (800) 931-2237, or use the “Click to Chat” option. If you are experiencing Read more…
Our Needs Matter Part II: Medication Change Trigger warning: This post includes content related to mental illness and domestic abuse. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call 911 or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1 (800) 273-8255 or by internet messaging. If you Read more…
Our Needs Matter Part I: I do not have any spoons! Trigger warning: This post includes content related to mental illness. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call 911 or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (1-800) 273-8255. I need help. We all do. My Read more…
Diets Do NOT Work Part III: Sleep, Stress, Viruses, Bacteria, Toxins, and Socioeconomic Status Trigger warning: This post includes content related to weight and describes certain behaviors, conditions, environments, and foods that can lead to weight gain, which you may find triggering if you are suffering from an eating disorder. Read more…
