Understanding The World Of Eating Disorders
As I fell into anorexia nervosa at the age of fifteen the definition given was not yet existing in true acknowledgement; in fact, I would not hear this definition until I turned twenty-four. It was a term adopted to explain a set of behaviours where food was... read more
When The World Said “No”: I Said “Yes”
Head in hands I sit. The dark of the night swirling once more in vicious acknowledgement that suicidal depression is an entity to be feared. Why do you exist? Why are you with me? How do I get rid of you? 1 in 2 young people across Australia are impacted by suicide by... read more
Why I Went Left, Not Right!
Turning 15 should have been a highlight – starting to develop my own direction, beginning to separate from the family to initiate my path – instead, the road called ‘right’ very quickly became the road called ‘left’! An athlete who... read more
Why Why Why … Checking Checking Checking
“I have just been out to dinner. Arriving home I head straight for the kitchen – in particular the pantry. Now, where are those biscuits? Here they are …10 biscuits later, I head for the fridge. I remember there is some leftover chocolate mousse there …well, not... read more