Happy NEDA Walk Day!
As a psychotherapist specializing in body image issues and a former NEDA Remote Helpline Chat volunteer, once again, I am pleased to support this wonderful organization that works tirelessly to help those suffering from eating disorders on the road to recovery.
Below are a few of the highlights of today's virtual program:
Emcee Sharon Maxwell is passionate about breaking down the stigma around mental health. While actively fighting for recovery from her eating disorder, she speaks out on her blog and on Instagram about hope in recovery, challenging systemic fat phobia, ditching diet culture once and for all, and walking towards body neutrality and body trust.
Backtrack Vocals kicked off the program with a beautiful a cappella performance of "Rain on Me."
Crystal Griffin (left) is a NEDA supporter and advocate for her sister Jessica (right) and her fight with an eating disorder for close to 30 years. Crystal is the founder of Sisters Saving Sisters, a nonprofit that focuses on empowering women, raising awareness for mental health struggles and body positivity.
After recovering from anorexia as a teenager, Maris became passionate about harnessing her lived experience to support others suffering from eating disorders. She shared her story in the documentary, I Am Maris to spread the message that full recovery is possible and to destigmatize talking openly about mental health challenges.
Although Kish Bolden struggled with anorexia for 17 years, she is currently enjoying recovery, a process that propelled her to rebuild her belief system, develop healthy emotional responses, establish sound relationships, and develop self-love.
Misha Osherovich is a non-binary actor, filmmaker, and mental health/LGBTQIA+ advocate. He wrote, produced, and starred in the award winning short film, E.very D.ay.
And finally, here are a few of the flowers blooming in my neighborhood this morning.
"Where flowers bloom so does hope." (Lady Bird Johnson)
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