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I’m Giving My Eating Disorder Away

November 2, 2019 Sam Dylan Finch10 Comments

"I have to unconditionally surrender to the care and support of those around me. I have to be willing to let my heart be nourished just as much as my body."

Body Positive/Mental Health

Patients of size are being harmed in ED recovery. This printable resource aims to help.

June 9, 2019 Sam Dylan FinchLeave a comment

"As a patient in a larger body, I feel it's important that we are on the same page regarding my treatment."

Body Positive/Mental Health

Fatphobia in eating disorder recovery exists. And now my friend might die because of it.

June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 Sam Dylan Finch22 Comments

"‘You three get two scoops of ice cream.’ She then looked at me and said, ‘You’ll get a kiddie scoop.’”

Mental Health

People-pleasing can be a result of trauma. It’s called ‘fawning’ — here’s how to recognize it.

June 1, 2019June 1, 2019 Sam Dylan Finch106 Comments

"I avoided those relationships where love was free and easy. Because it didn't feel 'earned,' so I didn't feel worthy."

Body Positive/Mental Health

Dear Body: A peace treaty with my queer, trans, and recovering body.

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 Sam Dylan Finch10 Comments

I’m breathless now, looking back at all the ways you would not back down from survival.

Body Positive/Mental Health/self-care

7 (Totally Wrong) Reasons I Didn’t Think I Had An Eating Disorder

January 19, 2019January 20, 2019 Sam Dylan Finch11 Comments

Eating disorders are built on a house of lies, but if it's the only house you've ever lived in, you just won't see it that way.

Body Positive

Nicole Arbour’s Video Didn’t Motivate Me to Be Healthy – But Body Positivity Did

September 5, 2015August 11, 2017 Sam Dylan Finch6 Comments

When I gained weight, I was convinced that it was the end of my self-esteem – I had no idea that it was actually the beginning of an unconditional love for myself.

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Hey. 👋🏻 It’s been a minute. I’m temporarily breaking my silence here because truthfully, I need your help.
Have you ever wondered how you can stop “emotionally eating” when you’re depressed? It’s a topic I’ve seen brought up in the @bezzydepression community. You can read my full story on the topic and join the community at my link in bio.
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