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At one point, Chloe couldn't see anything other than her eating disorder - now, she is in recovery and expecting her first child

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Sally & Lloyd share how they took part in the Beautiful Border at the Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair for Beat!

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Helena shares that while recovery from an eating disorder isn't straight forward, it is so worth it.

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After taking on the Edinburgh Half Marathon last year, Hollie shares why this challenge meant so much to her!

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Now fully recovered, M reflects on how she chose to save the rest of her life from anorexia.

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After experiencing a traumatic event and going through COVID, Grace shares how she developed and recovered from anorexia.

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Mackenzie shares how she is now understanding her true self, after being in 'survival' mode for so long.

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Eating disorder treatment buildings can themselves support recovery, as Sanjana's research and lived experience shows.

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Only when eating disorder treatment took into Amelie's need for choice & control from her PDA, did she feel she could recover.

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Alice shares why she decided to take on the epic Northern Lights Trek challenge for Beat!

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Korin credits her mum for helping her reach out for bulimia support - and to continue to recover from her eating disorder.

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Once she was diagnosed with autism, Ella felt like the puzzle pieces of eating disorder recovery fell into place.

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