COVID-19 Quarantine A little deja vu In early March, when panic and restrictions made its way into the U.S., it all felt familiar. The isolation, helplessness, and loss of independence to make my own choices felt familiar. My restricted freedom to dine out and see who I wanted felt familiar. The anxiety grocery shopping gave … Continue reading COVID-19 Quarantine, I’ve Done This Before
Category: Lifestyle
NEDA Walk: Call To Action #2
In my last post, NEDA Walk Fundraiser: Call to Action #1, I called readers, friends, families, and you to listen to a few podcasts from Christy Harrison. She gave me a better understanding of eating disorders and the impact of diet culture as a whole. My hope and prayer is the podcasts either freed you from … Continue reading NEDA Walk: Call To Action #2
An Open Letter To: “Healthy” Eater
Dear Healthy Eater, What is healthy? Kale salads and celery juice, right? Sugar is bad, right? You love the praise you receive from friends telling you they admire your healthy eating. They wish they had the discipline to count macros like you. This makes you feel superior, right? Are you really eating healthfully if you’re … Continue reading An Open Letter To: “Healthy” Eater
See The Invisible Disorder
Hello! Whether you're a frequent reader or first timer, I'm delighted you're here. Not because I want more views or follows, but because one more person learning to see the invisible disorder may save someone's life. Disclaimer: The below suggestions are NOT intended to take the place of professional advice or research. My intentions are … Continue reading See The Invisible Disorder
I Shouldn’t Be Alive
Hey! Not surprised you clicked on my link. Honestly, you'd be crazy not to be intrigued by a bold, blunt title. I wish I could tell you it's only to get your attention, but the reality is I shouldn't be alive. Why I Shouldn't Be Alive I suffered with anorexia nervosa for over 9 years, … Continue reading I Shouldn’t Be Alive
The Best Compliment Ever
You Look Happy Let that sink in. How does it make you feel when someone says, "You look happy"? After living a truly unhappy life for over 9 years, battling anorexia nervosa, I've finally discovered the BEST compliment. Now, you may be thinking or wondering why I state this as a fact. Other compliments are … Continue reading The Best Compliment Ever
Wardrobe Therapy: Discard the Bad
I am so happy you're reading my second blog on Wardrobe Therapy! In my first Wardrobe Therapy post I share an overview, goals and tip #1! You can check it out here. This week's Wardrobe Therapy tip will help you increase style and confidence. It relates to my New Year's Resolution for 2019, which involves discarding … Continue reading Wardrobe Therapy: Discard the Bad
365 Days of Closet Clean Out
New Year's Resolution I've never made a New Year's Resolution because I believe goals should be set everyday of the year! However, in 2019 I am resolving to declutter, reduce my personal belongings by at least 365 items. It's super trendy to live a minimal lifestyle in tiny houses with capsule wardrobes, yet for the … Continue reading 365 Days of Closet Clean Out
The Fallen Christmas Tree
It’s the Saturday evening after Thanksgiving. My heart is full of gratitude and cheer bringing home a perfect Christmas tree. The top is perfectly straight, and its branches are full. My “perfect” Christmas tree begins to tilt further and further to the right. The knobs on the trunk and weight of the tree are tipping … Continue reading The Fallen Christmas Tree
Small Businesses Run by Mighty Women
Happy Black Friday. I hope you survived. My mom and I accomplished a lot of Christmas shopping, but we avoided the crazy sales. What I really want to to talk about is Small Business Saturday and highlight a few of my favorite to support. I encourage you to shop small, support a friend's MLM, or … Continue reading Small Businesses Run by Mighty Women
