Long before therapy, dietitian, and group appointments, my parents took me to countless doctors appointments because of my disability. I
A quote by N.R. Walker says, “Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far
I want to first thank my beautiful community at The Alliance for asking me to take the time to write
For the past five years, I called New York City home, a home I worked hard to build for myself.
“Tell the story of the mountain you climbed. Your words could become a page in someone else’s survival guide”- Morgan
“Feed them and they will come.” This is the mantra of many churches and religious organizations. Growing up, a church
Transitions can be incredibly challenging, especially while in recovery. Change tends to go hand in hand with discomfort, disruption of
I suffered from the afflictions of an eating disorder for three years. I wanted to take the time to get
Reasons alum, Rachel S., shares how becoming a mom changed her, and ultimately inspired her to seek the treatment she
I was 20 years old when I found out I was Autistic. At that point, I was already four years
My name is Leah Wypych and I am the Chair of the Board of Directors for The Alliance for Eating
When I started my military career, the thought of me developing an eating disorder was improbable and impossible. Less than
For many who struggle with an eating disorder, the state officials’ mandate of practicing social distancing can feel like a
Are we wired for parental guilt? I remember the moment I found out I was pregnant, my initial rush of
As we all continue to limit social interactions with those outside of our immediate household, LGBTQ+ youth in recovery face
The COVID-19 pandemic has created stress on our internal infrastructure, disrupting our food systems. Every time I go to the
I never thought I would be making a post about the importance of advocating for your mental health when it
When I was in high school and first started struggling with “eating issues,” as my family labeled it, my parents
Toxic diet culture and personal insecurities—how are they related? When others and I talk about toxic diet culture, we are
If you’ve never heard the term “joyful movement,” that’s okay. Movement is another way of describing physical activity or what
