Category Archives: Uncategorized

“There’s a great, big, beautiful tomorrowShining at the end of every dayThere’s a great, big, beautiful tomorrowJust a dream away” I don’t know how it started, but while I was at TK, journaling became one of my biggest outlets. More often than not, I would be found in the milieu, writing away. It probably startedContinue reading “Day 1 of the Rest of my Life”

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” – Romans 8:18 I did my first pageant when I was 14, and I was hooked. There was something about the fancy dresses, the stage lights, and the whole environment that just pulled me in. 6Continue reading “Misconceptions about Miss America: Pageants and Eating Disorder Recovery”

“A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps” – Proverbs 16:9 2019. Where do I even begin? It’s tempting to say that 2019 was the worst year of my life, but that’s so negative. And really, not true at all. I will say that 2019 was the hardest year of myContinue reading “2020 Vision”

“My body is a brilliant and resilient being that I can either choose to live in harmony with or live in war with. Just for today, I choose harmony.” I’ve never done well with things changing. I like control, structure, and predictability. Recovery is none of those things. (Spoiler alert, I know). As I’ve beenContinue reading “Five Tips for Better Body Image”

“You have survived 100% of your bad days. You will survive the next one, too. Baby steps.” Well, it’s flu season and guess who caught it? Last Wednesday I woke up with a sore throat, coughing, runny nose, and everything in between. I tried to go to class, but I could tell that I neededContinue reading “Recovery Doesn’t Take a Sick Day”

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?” – Matthew 6:25 One of the hardest parts about recovery is the way your body changes. It’s uncomfortable andContinue reading “Keeping Sick Clothes Keeps you Sick”

In case you don’t know who I am, my name is Rachel. Amanda & I spent our whole lives living 45 minutes apart but actually met at CMU. She’s become one of my best friends and walking along side her in every step of this journey has been a joy. And a challenge, but primarilyContinue reading “Questions for a Friend”

“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” – 1 Peter 2:9 My therapist and I have been talking a lot about identity. What is identity? Well, Google says identityContinue reading “I am Not my Eating Disorder”

“Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.” -Katie Reed I love school. I always have. Central Methodist University is my happy place. I love the atmosphere of school, the structure and schedule, the motivation that comes with wanting to succeed, the relationship with teachers, all of it.Continue reading “Self Care First, School Second”

“It takes a little patience, takes a little time. A little perseverance and a little uphill climb.” – Dear Evan Hansen It has been a hot second since my last blog post, so I figured I’d catch everyone up on what I’ve been up to this summer. I have been channeling my inner old ladyContinue reading “Eating Disorders don’t take a Summer Vacation”