Eating Disorder Recovery Blog

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Alone: Not One More, Not Anymore If I had a superpower that would let me instantly connect those battling an eating disorder with all the support to make recovery go as effectively as possible, I would do it in .00001 seconds. I am a social worker, and while we have some incredible skills, superpowers are not one of them. As much as I want an instant network of helpers, and the person battling the eating…

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To me, “not one more” means that person of an ethnic minority does not continue to face an eating disorder without treatment, because of cultural stigma. Cultural minorities, particularly women in the Indo-Caribbean culture, grow into what becomes their cultural norm to engage in disordered eating habits that are often a result of being bullied about their weight and body image, more often than not, by family and relatives. This distortion can cause a seemingly…

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Not One More. For me and the rest of the Alsana team, this means working collectively to spread awareness about eating disorders and their impact on individuals, families, and communities, as well as spreading support to those struggling to show them that their lives and experiences matter. This acknowledgement and understanding breeds compassion - an essential ingredient in sustained recovery from eating disorders and an important step in reaching the goal of having “Not One…

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“Not One More" is a powerful slogan that carries a message of hope and resilience for those who have been affected by eating disorders. To me, it means that we will not accept another life lost to this illness. We will not stand by and watch another person suffer in silence. It is a call to action, a reminder that we have the power to make a difference and to support one another. Eating disorders…

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Eating Disorder Recovery as an Asian American First and foremost, I am writing from the perspective as a young adult Asian American who is in recovery from an eating disorder. I understand that everyone’s experience is unique to their own life circumstances, and I am simply sharing my personal journey. I hope that there will be a few who are able to resonate with my story or even expand their understanding of eating disorders in…