Intentions are silly things.
I had intended to post this entry last week.
There is an excellent article regarding Thanksgiving and eating disorder recovery within this very link.
Thanksgiving can be a very frightening holiday for anyone recovering from an eating disorder. Been there, done that; I lived to tell the tale! :)
It is no longer frightening, nor abhorred.
It is still good to keep in mind how much different Thanksgiving present is from Thanksgiving past.
One example:
Thanksgiving 1999 - I weighed myself as soon as I got home after the family gathering, and I had lost weight. I can't believe that was already 18 years ago, and I also can't believe that was the source of my satisfaction back then.
Thanksgiving 2017 - I ate three varieties of meat this year, no guilt involved. I don't even own a scale.
Anyway, enjoy the article!
Way to go Allie, that's awesome. It's important to remember progress.
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