A short but important message to anyone doubting the validity of their suffering or the necessity of their commitment to full recovery. It doesn't matter how much time you were actively engaging in your ED for: your suffering is valid and recovery is for you. It doesn't matter if you were never classified as 'underweight': your suffering is valid and recovery is for you. It doesn't matter if you don't think you were 'that bad': your suffering is valid and recovery is for you.

And this means that all the things that make up recovery are for YOU: the honouring of all your hunger (both mental and physical), the rebellious opposite actions and the need to prioritise rest. The body has a remarkable drive to heal and post-starvation hyperphagia/EH/feasting etc are valid and appropriate in response to ANY level of energy debt. Trust your brilliant body, lean into your healing hunger and march firmly in the opposite direction to your ED and all its BS. You are VALID and recovery is for YOU.

Sending much love and thank you again for all your love and support, it really does mean the world to me x

Please note: everyone's recovery journey is unique and it may be that the points I make in this video are not accessible and/or relevant to you so please, as always, take what helps and leave the rest.

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