hey y’all, it’s been a hot minute since I’ve been on here:)))
this weekend, my family traveled to Branson for a family vacation. throughout the weekend, I couldn’t help but view everything and think about all the change the past few years have brought for me.
I’ve shared with you all my story of my struggle with my eating disorder, along with how I recovered from it, in hopes of helping at least one person from going through what I did. however, I wrote my last post on my page in March and I haven’t talked much about it since. I felt as if that chapter closed and there was no need for it to be brought up anymore.
as I still feel that way, I also don’t think it’s right to completely ignore being vulnerable with you all if it can help someone who is struggling.
the holidays are tough. rather it’s the loss of a loved one you wish to have with you this season, the anxiety of all the family in town, or if you once dealt with an eating disorder like me, it’s difficult with all of the holiday foods.
I act like to you all that I’m fully recovered, which is completely true; however, the triggers and struggles during certain times are still present. when you recover, there are still hard days. there are still days all you can think about is the change in your body and the food you are indulging in. this holiday season has been difficult , yet each year I notice growth and acceptance and for that I am thankful.
everyone deals with certain struggles. Maybe you feel like you have lost something this year. maybe you are trying to find new things and new ways to find joy.
I’ll let you in on a little tip: it’s in Christ alone where you feel true joy. it’s in Him alone where you feel free from your struggles, mental illness, etc. find rest in him and let your life be a testimony to the broken-hearted.
just keep pushing forward. this holiday season- choose to view what you have instead of what you are missing. choose to view the growth instead of the hardships.
you are loved. you are cherished. you are not alone🤍🤍🤍🤍i hope everyone has a blessed & grateful holiday season;))))
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