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Hi, my name is Sara, I’m 24 years old and I’m currently recovering from Anorexia Nervosa. I have been suffering with this illness for 11 years and have exhausted all treatment options in the public sector. I’ve been absolutely miserable cycling in and out of hospitals for years, not receiving adequate care and only leaving hospital in a worse state than when I was admitted. I have accumulated severe medical trauma and have a huge mistrust in professionals in the public system which the eating disorder thrives off. Anorexia has put a major strain on my body and I have come extremely close to dying with multiple body systems starting to fail and I have been told that if I don’t recover then I will die. My body will not be able to handle the strain of anorexia anymore. I desperately need something to change. I can’t keep living everyday consumed by tortuous thoughts such as ‘I don’t deserve to eat’, ‘I’m to fat, lazy and greedy’ and the world is better off without me in it’ just to name a few.

I've managed to assemble a private outpatient team consisting of a psychologist, dietitian, psychiatrist and GP whom I need to see weekly. However, the cost of each service is extremely expensive and medicare will only cover a small percentage of the cost. Due to this immense financial strain I’m unable to fund this all myself. This is my best chance of recovery and I believe with these supports in place I can get to a place where I am recovered.

To leave this illness behind means that I can get my life back. I’ll have the energy and concentration to pursue my studies and work, I’ll be able to create meaningful relationships, I’ll be able to get back to horse riding, I’ll be able to make memories and watch my beautiful nieces grow up. Above all else I’ll be able to live a life of freedom and independence of an adult which I have never been able to experience before.

Thank you all for your support, it means more than you could ever know.