by Amy Helms | May 24, 2023 | Blog, Recovery, Trauma
Trauma can be caused by a wide variety of events and situations, from sexual abuse and physical violence to natural disasters and even car accidents. When an individual experiences trauma, they may develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma...
by Amy Helms | Mar 10, 2023 | Blog, Body Image, Eating Disorder, Recovery
How Sororities Can Help Change the Conversation around Eating Disorders in College College can be one of the most exciting times in a young person’s life. But for some, the big changes and new pressures can put these students at risk of developing disordered eating...
by Amy Helms | Feb 20, 2023 | Blog, Body Image, Eating Disorder, ED Voice, Recovery
Talking about eating disorders is no longer as taboo as it used to be. In the United States, nearly 28 million people say they have suffered from an eating disorder at some point in their life. And while eating disorders involve disordered eating habits around food,...
by Amy Helms | Dec 30, 2022 | Blog, Domestic Violence, Family, Recovery, Trauma
There are few tasks as daunting as staying married to a narcissist. But divorcing a narcissist? It can seem nearly impossible! The choice to leave a narcissistic or abusive partner can be a difficult one, but in many cases, the decision to divorce a narcissist is a...
by Amy Helms | Aug 11, 2022 | Blog, Body Image, Eating Disorder, Recovery, Treatment
For many, college can be an exciting time, but for those students who suffer from an eating disorder, this new college experience comes with a lot of personal responsibility. Because for many, college can also be a triggering experience. The increase in schoolwork,...
by Amy Helms | Jun 27, 2022 | Blog, Eating Disorder, Recovery
The Fourth of July may bring thoughts of travel, parties, and outdoor fun in the sun for many, but for those in recovery from an eating disorder, the act of celebrating or vacationing is often a source of stress. But freedom from the eating disorder is possible...