Sensitive Gift Giving during the Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time that people come together to celebrate love and practice gratitude. It is a golden opportunity to spend time with
Managing the Holidays
Facing the holiday season with an eating disorder can be challenging. The changes to normal routine and the social expectations associated with this time of
International Volunteers Day 2022
Volunteers make the world a better place. And volunteering is the very essence of caring. Every part of our community is touched and made better
An Unwelcome Guest on Christmas Day
Tips and advice on how to manage Christmas Day with a loved one and their eating disorder
Christmas Day – when your child has an eating disorder
My daughter was diagnosed with anorexia a year ago when she was fifteen years old. She was diagnosed six weeks before Christmas so as Christmas approached we were still in the throes.
Strengthen Your Understanding by Listening
10 Eating Disorder Podcasts to Get You Started
An Alex Articulates Article Over the past few weeks, I’ve spent some time exploring the internet for podcasts aiming to empower those and their loved
World Kindness Day 2022
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” ––The 14th Dalai Lama World Kindness Day is on 13 November. This important day, dedicated to honouring
Be there for them. Be there for you.
I want to explore something often neglected. Carer self-care.
An eating disorder is mentally and physically draining, and it often takes away from caring for your own needs.
I am a person in recovery from an eating disorder and self-care is something I’ve been trying to implement more in my daily routine. In preparing this article, I wondered how my own circle of support practised self-care when they had to work so hard to prioritise my care?
What is HAES (Health at Every Size)
A trip to your GP can be a daunting experience for some individuals. A common, uncomfortable experience can be stepping on the scales.
Am I heavier or lighter than last time?
