There is no magic cure, no making it go away forever. There are only small steps upward; an easier day, an unexpected laugh, a mirror that doesn’t matter anymore. — Laurie Halse Anderson As said on the homepage, I am Maria Hromcenco, a 17-year-old who has been recovered from anorexia for two years now. Please […]
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TWO YEARS!
Hello! It’s been two years since my discharge from in-patient care at Renfrew. I really cannot believe it. A lot has happened since then—I’ve learned so much and experienced so many things. But writing this post, the predominant emotions I feel are pride and gratitude. I am so proud of myself for getting to this […]
on the romanticisation of eating disorders
TW: eating disorders, in-patient treatment, etc. The topic of the romanticisation of eating disorders in the media has been extensively written about. However, I’ve recently observed another resurgence of this–especially a glorification of mental illnesses in general, and more specifically a normalisation of disordered eating. I’ve been out of residential eating disorder treatment for almost […]
my scarf
My scarf. I started knitting this scarf when I was first admitted to Renfrew. Everyone there already knew how to knit or crochet, or were taught these vital skills within the first week of their admission. Knitting was a safe outlet, a form of creative expression amidst pain. It grounded us and brought us a […]
Mental Health Interview- Dylan Garagozzo
This is part of a series of interviews concerning mental health and its role in today’s society. With these interviews, I hope to shed light on how common mental health conditions really are, as well as to amplify the voices of those in recovery. NOTE: talk of mental health conditions, self-harm, and certain behaviors (not […]
Mental Health Interview- Natalie Hornberger
This is part of a series of interviews concerning mental health and its role in today’s society. With these interviews, I hope to shed light on how common mental health conditions really are, as well as to amplify the voices of those in recovery. NOTE: content warning for mentions of v//mit, trauma. Could you introduce […]
Mental Health Interview- Austin Maguire
This is part of a series of interviews concerning mental health and its role in today’s society. With these interviews, I hope to shed light on how common mental health conditions really are, as well as to amplify the voices of those in recovery. NOTE: There are quite a few references of different mental health […]
Mental Health Interview- Cassidy McHugh
This is part of a series of interviews concerning mental health and its role in today’s society. With these interviews, I hope to shed light on how common mental health conditions really are, as well as to amplify the voices of those in recovery. NOTE: At 8 minutes and 36 seconds, the text should say: […]
Mental Health Interview- Anonymous Participant
This is part of a series of interviews concerning mental health and its role in today’s society. With these interviews, I hope to shed light on how common mental health conditions really are, as well as to amplify the voices of those in recovery. Could you introduce yourself? (name, age, etc.) (Participant preferred to remain […]
how to help someone with an eating disorder
How to help someone with an eating disorder: I am not a licensed therapist; these tips are coming from my own experiences as someone in anorexia recovery, and what helped me most when I was in treatment. If you are in recovery from an ED or currently in one, please regard this article with caution- […]
Imperfect Recovery 