Hi everyone! Ages ago I mentioned that I became an an ambassador for Project I Define Me but I haven't spoken about it since. So here's my shameless little plug - featuring a silly photo I took with self timer on my camera... that is definitely not my favourite. I'm not selling anything I promise! [...]
Author: Jill
I’m a biology & psychology student who is passionate about mental health. As creator of the #MentallyMe movement I hope to create connection with those similarly discovering their identity beyond (but not excluding) mental health and mental illness. With my social media platforms I hope the transparency of sharing my healing journey will help promote advocacy, understanding, and compassion. Feel free to reach out.
The Ride
So I recently finished a body image support group and had to go in for a general post-program check-in. I'm doing everything I'm supposed to. Honestly! I'm eating well and regularly, using skills, and establishing a somewhat balanced routine. I'm ticking all the right boxes and getting pats on the back ... but part of [...]
I didn’t know it at the time, but this is why I stuck around. To feel the warmth of the setting sun bathe my skin. To drive home from dinner with a great friend with the windows down, a stomach full of spinach dip, and a heart full of love. Not to know where the [...]
Soft Cranberry Bliss Bars
A bit of a different post today, but since I'm in the process of restoring my relationship with food I thought I'd share a delicious recipe I made the other week. Originally from Celebrating Sweets. Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg 3/4 tsp vanilla 1 1/3 cups flour 1 tsp baking [...]
Not all Discomfort is Created Equal
Now if you didn't already know, I'm a sucker for a good list (or any itemized index that allows me hold onto the fleeting notion that there's some semblance of order or logic in my life) but I'm sitting here looking at my agenda of counselling "homework" and dreading having to sequentially confront my own [...]
Your Body is not the Problem
Are some days better than others in terms of your body image? Ever have those days where you just "feel fat"? Turns out, your body image issues aren't rooted in your actual appearance.
The Journey – Mary Oliver
The Journey One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice— though the whole house began to tremble and you felt the old tug at your ankles. “Mend my life!” each voice cried. But you didn’t stop. You knew what you had […] [...]
