I regularly feature Q&As with individuals who’ve recovered from eating disorders, binge eating, negative body image and any kind of disordered eating. If you’d like to share your story of recovery, I’d love to hear from you! You can email me at mtartakovsky@gmail.com.
Here’s part two of my interview with Elizabeth Short, who writes the blog Finding Hope, about her recovery from an eating disorder. Elizabeth struggled with an eating disorder for 16 years. Though her eating disorder was severe and she suffered a long time, Elizabeth was able to recover. Like other women who’ve shared their stories on Weightless, she’s another example of the real hope – and recovery – that exists when you find effective treatment, commit yourself to it and work hard.
As she writes on her blog: “After my last treatment (Nov 2008-March 2009), I finally feel that I am in recovery…and it’s hard! Recovery is a daily commitment. But I’m here to tell you, it’s totally worth it!”
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KIMBERLY
10:52 am on
July 28th, 2010I suffered for years also. I related to every single thing here and couldn’t answer these questions any better or more thorough. 
Thanks, Kimberly! I thought Elizabeth did a fantastic job, too. I greatly appreciate her honesty. She’s really an inspiration.
Blog Manager
6:01 pm on
July 28th, 2010J your Blog Manager here…
What an INSPIRING story! And I truly love that old proverb. It supports me during my own struggles…whatever they may be.
Hi J! Thanks for commenting. I think Elizabeth’s definition of recovery is really inspiring for life in general. I just kept re-reading it. I totally agree.
This is a beautiful interview. Elizabeth has a genuine grip on what recovery work is all about. I hope many people suffering from eating disorders who are looking for short cuts or pending on will power alone with take Elizabeth’s words to heart.
Recovery from an eating disorder is about deepening you life and living an authentic and self caring life fully and well. This takes the kind of daily effort Elizabeth describes.
Well done, Elizabeth. Well done, Kimberly for find interview. I hope it inspires others to get into treatment.
Joanna Poppink, MFT
Los Angeles psychotherapist
author: Healing Your Hungry Heart
@ Joanna Poppink, thank so much for your comment. I couldn’t agree more. I was really blown away by her definition of recovery.
Thank yo for such a eye opening post! I eat cause I’m depressed and I’m depressed cause I eat!
I loved your interview and the points presented. Eating disorders are serious problems that slowly creep up on you until you become fully overwhelmed. I started binging and purging because I admired an Olympian with a great figure who confessed that she was bulimic so she could still eat whatever she wanted to during training. I have finally overcome bulimia after many years. Great share!
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