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Inspiration, lessons, insights from the people who have lived experience of having or supporting someone with an eating disorder
A Sister’s Perspective
By Samantha When we were younger, my sister was always there for me. She always took care of me. Whenever I had a bad dream…
Parenting and Partnership
By Judy Krasna, F.E.A.S.T Volunteer My husband and I had an unexpected guest recently. My daughter gave birth and then developed a serious infection 2…
Silver Linings
By Daryl Madill, F.E.A.S.T. Volunteer The promise of better health ahead in 2021 for all is poignant. I don’t know anyone who is sad to…
How I Recovered While Receiving Virtual Treatment
By Sterling Renzoni (He/Him) Mental Health Warrior and Writer 2020 was a challenging year for all of us. As someone with an eating disorder, I…
The Challenge of Holidays
By Judy Krasna, FEAST Board Member and Volunteer One thing that is pretty much true across all religions is that holidays focus on food. This…
The antidote to bullying isn’t joining it
by Laura Collins Lyster-Mensh, F.E.A.S.T. I recently talked with a mom who was shaken and upset because her son was being bullied by classmates for…
When You Know Better, You Do Better
By Daryl Madill, F.E.A.S.T. Volunteer “When You Know Better, You Do Better” –Maya Angelou…
It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint
By Helen Missen, F.E.A.S.T. Volunteer Reading the news this week, I have been challenged by the amazing feat of Kevin Sinfield. You most likely won’t…
Second Helpings: Rejecting Diet Culture
By Oona Hanson I thought we had created a positive food environment in our home. Dessert was available every day, we didn’t refer to foods…
Learning To Ignore Unhelpful Comments
by Melanie Stevenson, F.E.A.S.T. Parent Volunteer The shock we first feel when we hear the diagnosis ‘eating disorder’ throws most parents into a state of…