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CW: Mentions of self-harm, harmful behaviors, and addiction. Two years ago, I couldn’t imagine giving up self-harm or non-suicidal self-injury (SH/NSSI). Because my wounds would always heal, I felt like there was no risk in engaging in these behaviors. Now that I’ve been clean for over a year, I can appreciate the growth and healing […]
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At age fourteen, I thought that I had everything figured out. I thought that I was unique in knowing what I wanted my career to be: singing and songwriting. While I still adore those two things and would love to pursue them full-time, it’s not the only thing that I ended up wanting to do. […]
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Since middle school, I’ve fantasized about applying to colleges, even though I had no career plans that required a degree. The whole process seemed mesmerizing to me, but at the time, I couldn’t understand why seniors stressed over their applications and essays. After five challenging years, I am now a senior applying to three colleges, […]
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CW: Mentions of disordered eating, anorexia, and competitiveness. Competitiveness in eating disorders runs deep due to the extreme comparison of bodies, behaviors, and physical issues between oneself and another. While someone may think that they are not “anorexic enough” because another person displays more extreme behaviors, that latter person might think the same about the […]
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CW: Struggles with mental health and hospitalization. When I was struggling with my mental health, I hid behind the exclusive identity of mental illness. I told almost everyone about my struggles unprompted and avoided making new friends due to my tendency to project my problems onto others. Viewing myself solely as someone who was ill, […]
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The following blog discusses difficult topics of eating disorders, treatment, and hopeful recovery from the perspective of one individual. Keep in mind that recognizing and seeking treatment for an eating disorder is a journey that looks different for everyone. If you are struggling or in crisis, please call or text “988” or chat online at […]
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