There is power in each of our stories, and this is the first time I've told the entirety of mine.

During my hiatus from Bright Side of the Moon, I realized that I had alluded to a lot of what happened in my life, but never fully explained why I see the world the way that I do. A lot of that reluctance had to do with fear of judgment and simply not being ready. Plus, I found that many people hear "eating disorder" and only focus on that aspect of things. In reality, my story encompasses so much more than just that chapter and symptom.

So, here it is!

I knew that this story would serve a purpose one day, and I'm incredibly grateful to feel strong enough to finally share. I hope that it serves you and helps you remember the bigger plan in your own life.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses disordered eating and sexual assault.

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