Housing the body with an eating disorder is a lonely and hollow place to be. It can be debilitating. I know because I suffered from an undiagnosed binge eating disorder for many years. And when I realized that I must have an eating disorder in 2016, I sought out support.
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“Women, if the soul of the nation is to be saved, I believe you must become its soul.”
— Coretta Scott King
The History
Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and our overall society. As women, we carry an indispensable heritage from which we can draw pride, love, comfort, and courage in helping future women develop a long term vision of independence, autonomy, and respect.
Hey NEDA Fam!
I’m Jenny (she/her/hers)! I am a NEDA Walk Coordinator, a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist, a Recovery Coach, a Case Manager, a Behavioral Health Technician, and a mental health advocate. I am a sister, a daughter, a cousin, a niece, a granddaughter, a friend, and a peer.
I am also in recovery from anorexia, mental illnesses, and trauma. I am an eating disorder, a chronic illness, and a suicide attempt survivor. I am a future trauma therapist and a future social worker. I am not just a survivor, I am a thriver.
As a former ballerina who had a family history of eating disorders, I was exposed to the importance of a healthy relationship with food and my body from a young age. At 16, I was reading the book Eating Disorders for Dummies in the dressing room of my ballet studio. That same year, I signed up for (and nearly failed) AP Psychology yet I was smitten. I wanted to be a psychologist.
