Personal Stories

celebrating our natural sizesA great way of understanding what others have gone through is by reading personal essays and stories by those who have struggled with disordered eating and those who have supported someone in their recovery process. It's important to know that you are not alone and it's also a good way to find out what has worked for others.

Do you have a story you'd like to share? Please submit your story by e-mailing us a Microsoft Word document of no more than 1,500 words. Note: Not all stories submitted will be posted.

Battling Bulimia

Eating Disorders and Depression: a story of survival

Inside the Experience

Life is too short to obsess

Self-Esteem Lost and Found

Kelly's Story