It is hard to believe we are at the end of May, and I am only just posting this! But this is a message that can, and should, be shared all throughout the year, so I suppose it doesn’t matter that I’m sharing this so late in the month. Not sure why May is a … Continue reading To the Heroes of Eating Disorder Recovery: The Carers →

In a world driven by success and constantly ‘doing’, it can be nearly impossible – not to mention totally counter-cultural – to slow down, focus on the basic but important things in life, take a step back and actually cope. Taking time out from the business of life to focus on your health and wellbeing … Continue reading Fighting an Eating Disorder in a Success Driven World →

I want to tell you something. I’m going to tell you the key to my recovery. Now I know I write about a lot of things that helped me to fight anorexia, and of course there are many things, so it’s difficult to say one thing alone was what made me recover. But this key … Continue reading The Key to my Recovery →

“Recovered” can look different for everyone. We may have our own ideas about what our recovery will look like, or how it will be when we are recovered, but in reality it's such a complicated journey and something we just can't control. But for those of us who have, or have had, an eating disorder, … Continue reading Weight Restoration ≠ Recovery →

This is a post I haven’t been sure about putting up, but I believe it is important to write and share with you, before I post many more blogs. Because I think you need to understand where I am coming from, and why I do what I do. I would also like to share this … Continue reading Why I am so open about my eating disorder, and what it costs me →

Eating disorders will rob you of a lot of things. They make life miserable to live, and one reason for this is that they steal your friendships. Because your eating disorder becomes your best friend, your obsession, your one and only project; you don’t have the time or energy for true friendships. They require people … Continue reading Grieving Lost Friendship Opportunities →

Ok, so admitting the ideas I have for Instagram posts is kind of embarrassing, but if a hopefully worthy message comes out of it, then maybe it’s worth it. The title of this blog post came from an idea I had for an Instagram picture I was going to put on my personal Instagram page. … Continue reading To all the people I will meet in 2019: I am NOT sorry →

At a church I visited the other week, the pastor gave a talk (sermon) on contentment, and it gave me cause to reflect on the contentment I have (or often don’t, as the case may be) within my own life. Although the sermon focused on finding contentment with money and material possessions, it made me … Continue reading Finding contentment in your body…. And you really don’t have to love it →

The other day I had another moment which I can add to my victory list in my battles with anorexia. It is times like these I am reminded of what I am striving for, and of my success thus far. Sometimes we get so caught up in our failings. Particularly if you have already starting … Continue reading Celebrating our Victories →

Well, welcome to The Life She Found and my debut post! I am so excited, but also a little nervous. It's been a long time coming, but I've finally started my own blog. This is something I have wanted to do for ages but always thought I wouldn't be good enough, or wasn't ready, or … Continue reading Welcome, let’s take hold of our fears and embark on new adventures →