The release of the Picture Healer signifies my big step in rebelling against the eating disorder’s demands to destroy myself. I am taking the power back from ED, taking it firmly in my hands and taking one step forward at a time. This is my decision, my journey, and I invite you to join me as I explore this path to freedom.
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Diet clubs in primary school – a shocking new trend?
On Tuesday, March 16, at 8 am, I feel a throbbing pain in my head and am yearning for a sip of cool freshwater. Sitting in a hospital waiting room, uncomfortable and unaccompanied, I felt..
Confronting old triggers and silencing them
March 2021 “Mindboggling” describes the milestone event I’m about to embark on. This significant event acknowledges my achievements and the stronger person I’m becoming. Perhaps you’re wondering, “What’s so mindboggling?” Oh, it’s a biggie! As..
A significant day for The Picture Healer
I am sitting outside in the unpleasant humidity that seems to have dominated our summer this year. I’m mulling over the fact that February 2021 is rolling to a close today. This leaves me with..
Lockdown, take three
Friday, February 12, 2021, delivered a slap in the face. Maybe I’m naive but I didn’t see this coming. I feel severely misled because Victorians have been thrown into lockdown number three. To clarify, when..
The good stuff is yet to come – this time, ED, you are the loser
Time flies when you’re busy working on a mysterious new project while simultaneously trying to entertain two children during the school holidays. With children at home constantly, I tried to make up for the lost..
Happy New Year! The beginning of something new?
New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time when people celebrate, watch fireworks, and dance the night away to bid farewell to one year and welcome in another. It’s also renowned as a time when people..
After 2020, looking ahead to what’s next
The year 2020 left many of us with an uncomfortable sense of living in a world of lingering unknowns. Regardless of how you see 2020, It’s worthwhile to look back, acknowledge and pat ourselves on..
Thoughts on a page
“It’s 11.41 pm on Christmas Eve. Tomorrow is a mere 19 minutes away. I really can’t believe Christmas is about to descend upon us. For me, this means another year of elf antics has now..
Making the Unimaginable Happen
Following a long drive home from the country, this morning I happily woke in the comfort of my own bed. Waking up to the familiarity and coziness of my own bed is one of the..
On the road with elves and homemade banana bread
This year has been characterized by extremes of feeling overwhelmed and underwhelmed. I admit I feel challenged, coming to grips with the notion that my children (who have spent most of the year at home)..