Author: Michelle

I've lived with mental illness my whole life. I walk hand-in-hand with my neuroses these days, and sometimes I write about what that's like for me. I prefer the peaceful coexistence of détente to the open warfare of the past. I'm also in recovery from an eating disorder that ate decades of my life, pun intended. It's been hard: recovery is very much a walk through hell - the rainbows, puppies, and chocolate fountains come later - but it's worth it. Recovery lets you have the life the eating disorder promises and lies about 💜
Mental Health

Change Is Easy – Maintenance Is Hard

I decided to make some changes in my life to kick myself out of the depression and grief-based inertia that was doing a good job of keeping me fairly embedded in mud – or at least feeling that way – for the past several months. Luckily, synchronicity reared its head as I hoped for inspiration; I started seeing social media posts about the 75-Hard plan. … Continue reading Change Is Easy – Maintenance Is Hard

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Mental Health

Fruits, Vegetables, and Eating Disorder Recovery

I I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, and this has been true for most of my life. I’ve never been a huge fan of meat. It’s mostly the taste, though the eating disorder also made it about the calories. On the other hand, I can’t think of a single fruit or vegetable I’ve tried that I’ve disliked, though some I perhaps wouldn’t put … Continue reading Fruits, Vegetables, and Eating Disorder Recovery

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Mental Health

Ten Things I Know To Be True

I’ve fifty-six years under my belt, and so far, I’ve made quite a few mistakes. I’ve also managed to learn a thing or two. Sometimes, I try to pass life lessons to my kids, but they’re in their twenties, and, as is customary at that age, they know everything, so I have to dispense the pearls elsewhere. It’s not unexpected – I knew everything myself … Continue reading Ten Things I Know To Be True

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