Shame On YOU, Weight Watchers
Yesterday, Weight Watchers launched an app FOR KIDS!!!! Yep… you read that right. Kurbo by WW is a nutrition and weight-loss app that targets an audience between the ages of 8(!?!?) and 17.
God, Where Are You?
Okay, let’s be real. Sometimes it can feel as though God is silent. Like He’s abandoned us and left us high and dry — to fend for ourselves. We all have seasons of wilderness — where we feel lost and alone and as though there’s no way out. Seasons of silence from God aren’t meant to hurt us or cause us anguish. Instead, they are meant to strengthen, not weaken, our faith. Every single day Read more…
It’s 2019… It’s Time We #BreakTheStigma Once and For All
Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not there. Fighting an invisible battle can be so exhausting. Especially when others don’t see how hard you’re working to be where you are.
Remembering the WHY
Y’all have read all my rants about the messiness of eating disorders, you’ve heard me complain about the hardest parts of my journey, and y’all have learned about some of the many lessons I’m learning along the way. But I don’t believe I’ve ever really shared my reasons WHY with you all.. WHY I chose to fight. WHY I chose to seek professional help after 2 years of giving myself to this disease. WHY I Read more…
Breaking Out of the Comparison Trap: One Insecurity at a Time
People post their best, most beautiful and presentable selves online. Not their un-filtered, flawed, and raw selves.
A Letter To My Younger Self: You ARE Enough
You are enough. Don’t ever let anyone tell you otherwise.
Finding Hope in the Dark
God doesn’t discourage our questioning, or our doubts. He welcomes them! Because to really KNOW God, you have to wrestle through pain, struggle through those honest doubts, and even live with unanswered questions at times.
Sometimes You Have to Choose Yourself, And That is OK
So many of us have been raised and taught that showing love and kindness means sacrificing what we may need to feel okay. But that’s not okay. And it’s definitely not a healthy way of showing up for people. It’s just not sustainable. NO connection is worth ignoring your own physical, mental, or emotional needs. One key aspect that I’m having to learn, is that sometimes you just HAVE to choose yourself. In my life, Read more…
Turning Over a New Leaf
Whatever it may be, it can’t be done unless you step out of your box and challenge yourself to create who you want to become.
There is Beauty in the Struggle
This past weekend was a real…struggle. BUT, I will say, there was some beauty in the struggle. For me (and probably many of y’all), holidays such as Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc. almost always mean that there will be a family gathering of some sort and, of course, lots and lots of food. Really, any family/friend gathering typically involves at least some type of food or snack. Am I right, or am I right??? This can Read more…
12 Things I Wish My Friends & Family Understood About My Eating Disorder
I appreciate all of the love and support you show, but I also need to learn to love myself and not depend only on the love others’ have for me.
I Found My Strength When I Admitted I Am Weak
The real you, in all your weaknesses and brokenness, is perfect and priceless. It’s not only what God has to work with, but it’s what God wants to work with. And from that starting place, progress is possible.
Things Change
Change can be so scary. It can be risky. It can be difficult. I have such a “type A” personality. I like to be organized, I like to have everything planned out, I like having a sense of control over my life. I am very ambitious and goal-oriented. I absolutely hate not knowing what comes next (probably why I am not a fan of scary movies). Recently, my plans have been changed. Decisions that I Read more…
Recovering From An Eating Disorder is A Lifelong Battle, But We’re Fighting The Good Fight
I know there is a better life waiting for me – outside my comfort zone.
The Journey Begins
Trigger warning– I am about to share a a very personal battle that I have been secretly facing. Before I dive in, I just want to say that I am not starting this blog and sharing my story for sympathy or anything of the sort. I am sharing in hopes to give insight to outsiders as well as show others who may be facing the same thing or something similar that they’re not alone and Read more…