I came from a very loving family, but my struggles began when I was only eight years old. I was bullied in primary school and around the estate where I lived. I was a very sensitive girl on the inside, but on the outside, I put on a show and pretended that I was fine. […]

How Lucky Am I? On days like this, I can’t help but pause and think about how far I’ve come. Recovery doesn’t announce itself loudly; it whispers in small, ordinary moments. It’s in the walk home from the bus stop feeling the strength in my legs. I remember when standing up was an effort, when […]

I am coming up to my 45th birthday. I see this age as a milestone, further along the road to 50, yikes! I think its time I started sharing my story, I have a lot to say on this subject. So please, relax, sit back and use your own judgement to discern whether any of […]

From a young age, I struggled deeply with my self-image, constantly battling with a distorted perception of my body. At just 10 or 11 years old, I began to pick at my body and compare myself to other girls, convinced that I was overweight and not as beautiful. I fixated on small details—measuring my wrists […]

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