Today marks 14 weeks of Eating Disorder treatment, 14 weeks of refeeding my body, of intense process groups and one on one therapy, of unlearning all that I have been taught about diet, BMI and exercise. This has been one of the most challenging experiences of my life but day by day I am getting my life back.

I have chosen to stay in treatment while I wait for unemployment because every day I can stay in treatment, I heal a little bit more.

I am reaching out to my community because at this time I need your support. I was let go of my job a month ago and after applying for unemployment, I have been told I need to prove that I am able bodied and able to work. There are forms and doctor’s notes I must fill out and send which I will do but in the meantime I am running out of money from the little savings I had. To stay in treatment though, I need to pay for COBRA (in order to keep my insurance as is which I so desperately need) and this is expensive. I also just recently got a window broken in my vehicle which is how I’m getting to and from the treatment center and it will need to get fixed shortly.

I was encouraged to start a GoFundMe so here I am doing so. I feel self conscious and a bit ashamed that I don’t have enough in savings to get me through this time but I also know my healing is more important than my pride.

I don’t take asking for financial support lightly but I know I can’t get through this time without financial assistance. So to my community, if you can spare a dollar to help pay for treatment and my living expenses during this time, I would appreciate it more than you know. Every dollar goes to me getting my life back.

I know we are going through a pandemic and everyone is going through their own individual hardships so please only give if you are able. Every dollar helps me get my life back.

I love you all. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ♥️