Your Stories

Purple background with black writing that reads: "just showing up is enough. It's more than enough. Claudia."

Supporting Loved Ones

The best thing you can do is simply let your loved one know you’re there.

Yellow background with black writing that reads: "I know the person I am becoming and I can't wait to see what else I can figure out. Arleyah."

Girl in the Mirror

I have something that I didn't have all those other times; I have a glimmer of hope.

Green background with black writing that reads: "remind yourself of how far you've come! Jess B."

Take a Moment to Be Proud of Yourself

Once this becomes routine and easier to do, you might start to notice the little things in your daily life.

Purple background with black writing that reads: "doing something because YOU enjoy it is so important. You don't have to be good at it. Claudia."

Do What Makes YOU Happy

Sometimes just doing something that just brings you joy can help your mental health.

Yellow background with black writing that reads: "having the bravery to hope can so often be the first step to helping yourself get to a different place. Robert."

Dare to Hope

To hope is to put your foot down and realise you are willing to try for that better outcome.

Green background with black writing that reads: "don't confuse doing your best with being the best. They are two different concepts. Lauren."

My Best Versus The Best

It isn’t shameful that what it means to ‘do our best’ each day, fluctuates.

Purple background with black writing that reads: "fear shouldn't stop us from getting what we want or need. Lauren."

Reaching Out Was the Best Thing I Ever Did

I am so happy I made the decision to say, ‘no I’m not okay,’ and open up.

Yellow background with black writing that reads: "instead of seeing this trigger as a stimulus to ruin my day, I see it as a flag. Clare."

Triggers Tell Truth

Take care of yourself before using a trigger as a way to understand yourself; safety always takes priority over introspection.

Green background with black writing that reads: "next time you hit a milestone or feel proud of an achievement, celebrate it! Lauren."

Celebrating Success

If you’re combating any negative thoughts around celebrating your successes, ask yourself, ‘why aren’t I celebrating myself the same way I celebrate everyone else?’

Purple background with black writing that reads: "if advice doesn't work, it doesn't work, and that's okay. Clare."

Advice on Advice

So, my advice on advice: explore, listen, and research, but not all advice is good advice.

Yellow background with black writing that reads: "take a deep breath in through your nose and then let it all out through your mouth and repeat. Claudia."

Calming Your Mind

I wanted to share some of the things that have been useful for me in the hopes that it might be helpful for you, lovely reader.

Green background with black writing that reads: "it isn't impossible to break free of the control that fear has over you. Claudia."

Facing Your Fears

I had made it through something that has, for as long as I can remember, given me incredibly high anxiety levels. I did it.

It's Never Too Late

It's painful but, at other times, it's enlightening and joyful as I realise that what happened to me all those years ago was not my fault.

Yellow background with black writing that reads: "I am truly in a better place now as a result of that passion. Niall."

Living One Frame at a Time

I used this platform as a journal that I could scroll through whenever I was down to remind myself of better days and to relive happy moments.

Green background with black writing that reads: "I have observed a striking and uplifting amount of positive changes in the way we collectively interact with these topics. Niall."

Men, it's Time to Talk

I was so grateful for their support and the insightful advice that they offered me, including lessons learned from their own past.

Purple background with black writing that reads: "trauma is such a difficult thing to go through, and if you're reading his as a survivor, know that you're not alone. Claudia."

Your Trauma Was NOT Your Fault

It was something I unfortunately experienced, but it doesn’t define me nor was any of it my fault.

Yellow background with black writing that reads: "the first thing I had to do was accept and acknowledge that I had fought an eating disorder. Gen."

Grieving for the Years I Lost to My Eating Disorder

My Eating Disorder took up so much of my life and I was NOT going to let it take up any more and neither should you!

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