Our Stories of Hope are meant to explore the many different paths and journeys in the road to recovery. Each person has a different experience to share, creating insights and experiences for others to feel inspired from. The Stories of Hope remind us that full recovery is possible, and there is help and support available to those struggling with an eating disorder. Here are some of our favorite quotes of recovery from the writers. 

“I have been blessed with an incredible second chance, and today I choose to use each breath to carry the message that there is hope. There is hope and healing and laughter and joy…. and it’s out there just waiting for us to surrender to it. That’s right…. surrender.”

-Kate Ryan Singer 

For Kate's journey to recovery visit Stories of Hope-"My Surrender to Hope"

"Everyone’s path to recovery and transformation looks different but they are all beautiful..”

-Michelle Wilson

For more of Michelle's journey to recovery visit Stories of Hope-"In and Out of BED" 

“There is hope; there is life; there is love! Break through your past and the chains that hold you back from living. Chose love, chose hope, and chose life!”

-Seth Bland

For more of Seth's recovery, visit Stories of Hope- "You Don't Have to Live Like This"

“There are good days and bad days (in recovery), but most days I just remember: I exist. I am. And I keep going.”

-Chani Coady

For more on Chani's road to recovery, visit Stories of Hope- "I Just Am"

“I have since learned that recovery is not its own entity. There are several pieces of recovery that tie in with one another and they all require attention, no matter how unimportant other people may feel those pieces are. Everything plays a role.”

-Florence C.

For Florence's story on recovery, visit Stories of Hope- "A Project in the Making"

“You have profound strength within you and although it will maybe be the hardest thing you ever do, you can recover. You can be a survivor.”

-Mary Guilbeault 

For more of Mary's recovery journey, visit Stories of Hope- "Another Day Forward"

“I love my body. I love that it housed my two boys. I love that it belongs to my husband. I love that even after years of treating it wrongly, it hasn’t let me down. And slowly, I am learning to walk in that love. One forkful, one gentle embrace, one prayer at a time”

-Emily Wierenga 

For Emily's road to recovery, visit Stories of Hope- "I Love my Body"

“More than anything, I have learned that falling a few times is mandatory for learning how to walk.”

-Benji Young

Benji's journey to recovery can be found at Stories of Hope- "Ready to Accept"

“The importance of recovery can never be overstated. What is important to remember is that it is a journey, not a destination.”

-Amanda Goheen

Amanda's full road to recovery can be found at Stories of Hope- "Recovery is a Journey, Not a Destination" 

We thank all of our writers for sharing stories of hope and strength. 

Do you have a story to share? Create a Story of Hope!