We are pleased to share the below personal stories and quotes that were shared with us as part of Lived Experience Awareness Day 2026.   Luca’s experience of being part of the Bodywhys Media Panel ‘My name is Luca; I’m twenty-one years old and I’ve struggled with anorexia. It isn’t who I am, it doesn’t […]

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 […]

The Power of Hope: How I Reclaimed My Life After 18 Years of Bulimia and Overeating -By Agness Walewinder

Navigating Life with Type 1 Diabetes and Anorexia – Fiona Mc Loone

Learning to Live Life in Full Colour – Personal Story

Emmy reflects on the theme of #EDAW2024 ‘Eating Disorder Recovery and Beyond: Respecting Invidividuality and Identity’

#EDAW2024: ARFID Removing Judgement – Empathy and Compassion