Oh, look, back again with another 1am post fuelled entirely by rage because an eating disorder charity/spokesperson has crossed all the lines once more. I haven't written a post like this since Iskra Lawrence messed up in January 2017 so I apologise for what I'm sure is going to be an angry, ineloquent, bad-languaged post … Continue reading Oh Look… An eating disoder charity messed up again. (Read: F*ck you Project Heal)
Tag: anorexia
Mental Health Awareness Week
So Mental Health Awareness Week is back around again and I fancied doing something different. Usually, these posts focus on people's updates, current struggles and the very saddening reality of these illnesses; this time I've decided to share my victories. Although this might not show all that much 'awareness' to the arrogant I know a lot … Continue reading Mental Health Awareness Week
‘To the bone’ trailer is a disgrace
Ok, so a little bit of background for those that have no idea what I am talking about. Netflix has just released the trailer for their upcoming film 'to the bone' about a 20-year-old anorexia sufferer who goes for treatment. So let's begin with the title itself. One of the biggest issues with the … Continue reading ‘To the bone’ trailer is a disgrace
‘Beautifying’ Apps
We, as a society, are thoroughly immersed in a world almost dictated by social media - presenting only the desirable aspects of our lives, enhancing what we love and flat out ignoring and hiding what we do not. It can, therefore, come as no surprise that the same is done for our physical appearance in photos. … Continue reading ‘Beautifying’ Apps
The life of a mentally unwell university student – 31/01/17
Oh my the good days. The good days are SO good. and oh my goodness isn't it important to embrace them. Today is the second day back to lectures after the Christmas break and I wont deny my nerves at returning but I reminded myself how normal they are and reminded myself I have experienced … Continue reading The life of a mentally unwell university student – 31/01/17
The life of a mentally unwell university student – 17/01/17
Today my mood matches the weather and I feel as gloomy as sin. As I look around my room I can see washing up incomplete, piles of recycling to be taken out, laundry to be put away, DVDs not in their cases and revision sprawled across my desk barely begun. This is a bad day. … Continue reading The life of a mentally unwell university student – 17/01/17
What it means to be an eating disorder charity ambassador/spokesperson. A response to Iskra Lawrence
This post comes in response to Iskra's latest post on Instagram (now deleted) and since watching Meg (Insta: @bodyposipand) and Amalie (Insta: @amalielee)'s responses ~ please do check those out also. The tone of this post is far more serious than many I will post and about something close to my heart; please be respectful … Continue reading What it means to be an eating disorder charity ambassador/spokesperson. A response to Iskra Lawrence
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