Raising Awareness Without Further Feeding Into Eating Disorder Stereotypes
When I was younger and I first became ill, went through treatment, and the whole shebang, I toyed with the idea of writing a book about...
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shaelyritchey
Dec 27, 20212 min read
Reflections On The Past Year (2021)
Whatever this year brought; wherever I still hope to reach in my journey… There were still beautiful moments. These were moments of...
shaelyritchey
Dec 12, 20218 min read
The Ever Unfolding
CW - depression, suicidality, eating disorders (no specifics numbers or details.) Please take care of yourself when reading this. This is...
shaelyritchey
Dec 4, 20212 min read
Lived Experience Panels & The Importance of Broadening the Narrative Around Eating Disorders
Networking and educational opportunities for professionals are a critical part of advancing areas of study and practice in healthcare. It...
shaelyritchey
Dec 2, 20211 min read
Sunset Thoughts
Here are a few simple thoughts from today accompanied by the sunset that stirred them... So much of the work (and so many of the...
shaelyritchey
Nov 28, 20216 min read
What Is Sick Enough & How Do We Challenge This Belief?
Those three words, "not sick enough." I have heard this phrase again and again from those struggling with eating disorders. In fact,...
shaelyritchey
Nov 22, 20216 min read
Lessons for My Younger Self - Reminders for the Present
Whenever I encounter the question "what advice would you give to your younger self?" I often struggle to find words. There are many...
shaelyritchey
Nov 16, 20213 min read
The Biggest Losses I Have Ever Incurred from My Eating Disorder had Nothing to do with Weight
The biggest losses I’ve ever incurred from my eating disorder (or related mental health struggles) were not weight or health (although...
shaelyritchey
Nov 14, 20217 min read
Reclaiming Authorship in My Journey
Sometimes it seems as though the only time it is acceptable to talk about mental illness and struggling, is in the past tense - as a...
shaelyritchey
Nov 12, 20214 min read
Shaping Our Stories - The Importance of Language
What Is In A Word? Language is powerful. It can give life, gather hope, and offer compassion. But language can also be limiting. Which is...
shaelyritchey
Nov 11, 20216 min read
A How To Guide For Advocacy & Eating Disorders - The Basics
Step one, have a wealth of in depth knowledge of the provincial government, an understanding of service distribution through different...
shaelyritchey
Nov 8, 20213 min read
Felt Inspired, Might Delete Later
Over the past few days, as change in the air and circumstances collide, I've found myself pouring over Michelle Stewart's blog "Bess, I...
shaelyritchey
May 2, 20211 min read
I Am 1 in 5, But I Am Also So Much More
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. 1 in 5 Canadians will struggle with a mental illness in their lifetime. I am 1 in 5, but I am also...
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