Detoxing from a Weekend BingeHere is what my former eating disordered life looked like: Monday-Thursday: restrict, calorie rules, weighing in 20-40 times per day, diet pills, low fat,…Continue Reading →
The Anatomy of Recovery: From Purging to Professional VisitsFebruary 9, 2011 Up and down. Up and down. One step at a time, then two. I raced up and down the stairs unpacking…Continue Reading →
Cancer Prayers & Mental Illness MurmursNo matter how many activities I packed into today, time seemed to stand still. My heart raced and my mind was dizzy. I have…Continue Reading →
Heading Back to TreatmentYesterday, in between work emails and changing diapers, I received a text message that stopped me dead in my tracks: “I’m being admitted Thursday…Continue Reading →
Why a New Year Does Not Mean a New YouSo there I was in 2010, feeling like a loser who had failed at life. My hands held knitting needles instead of a champagne…Continue Reading →
2015: Shitting Rainbowsshitting rainbows It’s my favorite saying. If you’ve ever heard me speak about my journey to recovery and life thereafter then you’ve heard me…Continue Reading →
Why I Hate Group ExerciseYou know the scenario: you tell yourself today is the day you are going to try that new yoga, cycling or group fitness class.…Continue Reading →
Twinsies: Eating Disorders & CancerAs I sit here today on my five year recovery anniversary, I'm suddenly hit with how similar the questions are and the commonalities between…Continue Reading →
My Birthday Wish to Disappear12.07.2010 “…happy birthday dear McCall. Happy birthday to you.” As the birthday song ended, I leaned over and blew out the candles teetering atop…Continue Reading →
Your Fire is Calling. Answer It.“What do you want to be, McCall? Where is that fire inside telling you to go?” I was 18-years old and just weeks away…Continue Reading →
