Every day is an opportunity to choose recovery, even when that choice feels quiet or imperfect. This new year, you might consider choosing values-based living over resolutions, self-compassion over self-control, and long-term healing over short-term pressure.

The holidays are often described as magical, cozy, joyful and full of togetherness. While those things can be true, this season can also bring unique challenges for someone navigating recovery from an eating disorder.

There are moments in treatment for clients where the light can feel far away, when thoughts of “I can’t do this anymore” start to take over.

Research has tried to define a standardized definition of recovery; however, these definitions often leave out perspectives from those with lived experience of an eating disorder.