The treatment center is a twelve-step based, and at first I was skeptical but have come to embrace it. Eating disorders are an addiction, and I believe that it takes a spiritual connection and learning how to live again in order to fully recover. That is what the steps have given me.
I celebrated three months of freedom from my eating disorder about a week ago, and I am so grateful for that freedom today. It is only by God’s grace. I am amazed at my life today. It is not perfect, but I have a peace and joy that I never had before. I know that things are going to be alright, and I can face life and deal with it instead of running to my eating disorder.
Today I am grateful for my experience because I know that I wouldn’t be where I am today without having gone through the pain. I have experienced a lot of growth and appreciate every day that I’m given. It is an opportunity to truly live.
My heart goes out to others who are still suffering, but I am here to tell you that there is hope. All it takes is willingness. There are twelve-step meetings everywhere, OA (overeaters anonymous) is open to all eating disorders and there are several EDA (eating disorders anonymous) and ABA (anorexics and bulimics anonymous) across the country. I know how hard it is to reach out and ask for help, but it’s worth it ... you’re worth it.
