Tin is traditionally the gift given on a ten-year wedding anniversary. This is the story of the day my life changed forever, ten years ago today. On July 1, 2009 I had an allergy test. I had been getting sick for the previous few months and I was starting to think I might be allergic … Continue reading tin
some words about words
I'm wrapping up part of my social work program, which meant saying goodbye to some people today. As I was leaving and giving people hugs a few of them said things like "you're going to be such a great social worker!" and "you're going to change the world, I know it!" These are just the … Continue reading some words about words
I originally posted this on Instagram, but I liked it enough that I thought I'd repost it here. Part of my disordered eating ~journey~ has included learning to counter the destructive impulses I have around food— ones I learned and practiced for over 20 years. Sometimes, like when you’re a grad student or teacher with … Continue reading
Therapy is revolutionary: a short story in two acts
I. Halloween 2014 I finished off three pounds of jelly beans for the second time in October. II. Halloween 2017 I had four fun-sized kit-kat bars and a York peppermint patty and thought to myself “well, this is plenty”. Then I ate dinner and did something else and didn’t think about the large bowl of … Continue reading Therapy is revolutionary: a short story in two acts
Work, Women, and Food: More Words on a Tired Subject
One of the most maddening things I've experienced since starting eating disorder recovery is the frequency in which people, especially women, put down themselves and their bodies in everyday conversation. I've taken part in this apparently normalized activity myself, but it was only when I sought treatment that I realized how pervasive– and impossible to … Continue reading Work, Women, and Food: More Words on a Tired Subject
Sometimes it helps to set the bar really low
Things I did today: 🏅brushed my teeth 🏅went to work (full time job with benefits, including dental; nbd) 🏅ate a meal comprised of multiple food groups (x2) 🏅have a bank account 🏅dressed appropriately for the weather 🏅thought about exercising (it's only 1pm; I might still do it)
body language
Over the course of the past few years I have begun to come to terms with my complicated relationship with food, exercise, and the world around me. For many people this type of journey involves learning new words to describe their bodies in empowering ways. Supportive communities have sprung up around terms like "fat", "disabled", "queer" and "survivor" … Continue reading body language
weary traveler 