Eatingdisorderrecovery Stories

I will not be controlled by my eating disorder. I will control it. A short story detailing my experience with anorexia nervosa.

She always wants what she's not allowed to have, and she always gets it. Addy's getting bored with the status quo. At school, she's a popular golden girl with a drop-dead gorgeous boyfriend. At home, she's an anorexic in quasi-recovery, struggling to push her feelings below the surface. On top of all that, she now has to deal with her boyfriend's cousin, Max, who has dedicated his time to annoying her, and who also happens to be very easy on the eyes. When Max begins to realise that Addy needs help, the lines between them are blurred. He drives Addy crazy in every way possible, and soon she's addicted to his touch and the fire she sees in his eyes. But Addy has sacrificed so much for control, including her relationship. If she keeps going with Max, she could lose it.

These are short stories and poems about positivity

It's for everyone. Both those that have already tried recovery and those who are still fighting. I'm here to support. All of you, all of us. Because we all matter. I'm not a professional. Not a psychologist, psychiatrist. Just an ed survivor, writing from lived experience. Skip if you find these triggering - I completely understand. I believe that we all deserve support, and much better than the world that portrays serious diseases as "success stories" or "becoming healthier, prettier." We can do better. In short, this is a series about eating disorders and everything related to them: relapses, beginnings, the process, healing, society's influence, and recovery. I write about things that affect me as a person who has, and still is struggling with this little trap in her mind that says to give up. And that's why I'm creating this. We need something else besides the constant skinny obsession, don't we? Even if you decide not to read any of the chapters - I get it. If you don't agree with my point of view that I share in this project, that's alright. I'm not trying to convince anyone to my mind. I'm trying to let people with invisible, underrated struggles be heard, seen. And you're valid. You're enough. There're more of us. We are no longer silent. We're here for ourselves - that's already a big step toward healing. I'm not going to tell you that recovery is the same for everyone. I'm not going to tell you that people won't comment on your appearance. I'm not going to tell you that you'll always love yourself after recovery. But I am going to, at least try, to convince you that being alive is worth more than looking a certain way. You think feeling your bones is hot? You know what's more? BEING ALIVE. Healing is a process. And it's hard. But as long as you are alive, you always have a chance. I'm not one of the perfectly recovered ones. I see this trap. I've lived in it. I still do. But I'm not afraid of speaking about it - until someone finally hears me.

And as The Moon sets, The Sun will rise. Bringing its warmth, Bringing its love, And bringing its comfort; In knowing we have made it To another day. •••••• Welcome to my fourth poetry collection. This book is themed on the sun and the light in our lives, or in my own life. The sun is not only physical, it's what brings us joy, comfort, survival, and light every day. The Sun is the pair for my book The Moon. NOTE: as with my other collections, this book may delve into topics that are sensitive or triggering to some readers. Please be mindful of this before reading. I hope you enjoy this piece. Feel free to vote on what you like and leave any feedback or thoughts you may have. •••••• #2 meaningful #1 overcomingdepression

How I used to feel struggling with my eating disorder when it was at its worst.

Have you ever wondered what goes on in someone else's head? This is my story of mental illness, abuse, being bullied, childhood trauma, eating disorders, and more

The majority of my life story in an intense spoken word form. It tells of my life before I really took my relationship with God seriously and then now and how I am combating everything.

Everyone is damaged in some way or another, some people are just better at faking happiness then others. Arienne Mayfair is one of those people. To most she is a healthy 17 year old girl with the world on a string. Those who know her, know otherwise. Arienne has been struggling with an eating disorder for 10 years, and is finally on the road to recovery. Fresh out of residential treatment, she is selected to participate in the selection for the spouses for Prince Noah and Princess Madison Schreave. As events u fold, she starts to fall for Noah, question her sexuality, and continue to struggle with treatment.

A poem about learning to love your body again.

She was locked up for her third time. Journey, clinic for troubled eating. She doesn't accept that she has an eating disorder, she never has. There can't be danger in being thin, right? The third trip to the hospital can't change what she has had in her head for longer than she will ever admit to them.

A poem about the struggles of living with an eating disorder and trying to learn to let go.