I am SOOO excited for this blog today, I think it may be very beneficial and it’s a little bit different than what I usually write. **Keeping things SpICeY** Below is a written interview with my husband Micah that will hopefully give insight into those who are partners, or even friends, with someone who has an eating disorder. I have known Micah since I was in the 7th grade, and he has been a part of my life from the beginning of my disorder to current day – playing a s

I thought it might be interesting to briefly discuss the relationship between eating disorders & marriage. For those of you who may be newer to my site, I was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa 6 years ago and have been on a recovery journey ever since. Throughout these years I have suffered many relapses but also found much growth as step by step I slowly embraced this new life I was given. In 2020 I began dating Micah Hastings and by last July we were happily married. While ma

“How do you help a friend who is struggling with mental illness?” For some reason this question always stumps me. I mean… as someone...

I have been thinking about writing this for a while now, and with my eating disorder flaring up from finals stress I figured now would be the perfect time. To everyone who has supported me through my eating disorder, I wanted to tell you all how incredibly thankful I am of your help and encouragement as I recover. While this disease is obviously destructive and harmful to the person suffering, I know it has also not been easy on you. I understand how frustrating and patience-