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We need to challenge the perception that anorexia is purely about body image, or that we are ‘choosing’ not to eat.

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The natural world has taught me about transience, how to appreciate each delicate thread of life’s vibrant tapestry.

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Like bees and every other living organism, I know deep down that I deserve to eat too, I deserve to care for myself.

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30 August 2021

'I am Me'

Lauren chose to use her own experiences to produce something positive: a picture book about eating disorders!

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Sam got creative during the pandemic with his fundraising for the London Marathon!

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Abi's skydive was postponed 5 times due to the pandemic, but it was certainly worth the wait!

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All I knew from the age of 18 months was that food was scary and anything out of my ‘norm’ would make me panic.

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Recovery is wonderfully messy; making mistakes is all part of the process... Each stand you take against your eating disorder is another huge step toward recovery.

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If you have been struggling with binge eating during the Covid-19 pandemic, you are not alone.

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In the run-up to Christmas, there is a lot to juggle. The gifts we need to buy, the plans we have to make to see loved ones, how we might manage disruptions to our routine - all of these things can be difficult to handle at once.

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