by Fiona Stockard | Aug 19, 2013 | Recovery
False Evidence Appearing Real (FEAR) Having grown up in functional alcoholism and then married into it, I spent forty-two years frightened and embarrassed. I spent forty-two years! Think about how long that is! Al-Anon helped me recognize FEAR kept showing up because...
by Fiona Stockard | Aug 6, 2013 | Body Image / Eating Disorders
A Different Kind of Freedom Breaking free from an eating disorder can be tremendously challenging, but it’s so worth it! There’s this beautiful freedom that comes from ending the war between yourself and your body. For those who want to recover, the...
by Fiona Stockard | Jul 27, 2013 | Body Image / Eating Disorders
Anorexia Kills! Anorexia affects MILLIONS of people each year. If that weren’t scary enough, the amount of deaths caused directly by anorexia has SKYROCKETED over the last five year. Got your attention? Good! It’s important to be aware of the warning signs...
by Fiona Stockard | Jul 19, 2013 | Body Image / Eating Disorders
Alcoholism and Anorexia In terms of healthy body image, living in a resort town was really intimidating! I was obsessed with going out every night. I was obsessed with looking sexy! There was a problem though, I wasn’t as thin as my friends. I found myself full...
by Fiona Stockard | Jul 16, 2013 | Recovery
Addicted to Recovery Hi, I’m Krissy and I’m an alcoholic. I grew up in a small town on the outskirts of Boston. From as far back as I can remember, I felt apart from, instead of a part of. Until I found alcohol, anyway! I can’t remember when I...