Hi, I thought I would share these recovery stories where people have recovered from their eating disorder using their faith. Hopefully, someone will find it helpful and I wish you all well.
Recovery Stories-
I really do like this story of Sister Marie Therese recovery from anorexia. After decades she finally recovered with the help from Jesus.
Sister Marie Thérèse: 'Anorexia has been a friend'
How Eucharistic Faith Aided Recovery of My Eating Disorder
How Eucharistic Faith Aided Recovery of My Eating Disorder
Hope Virgo's recovery story from eating disorders
Navigating eating disorders in church by Hope Virgo — Preach magazine - a resource for preachers and worship leaders, putting world events into a biblical context
When healing doesn't happen in a moment
Recovery support group
This is a link to a recovery group for addictions. It is free and the people are nice. People with all different conditions attend. They alternate where they meet-they meet once a week on Zoom or the alternate week in person in Brighton. Scroll to the end of the page of how to attend and email them so they can send you the Zoom link.
St Peter's Brighton - Faith in Recovery
Spiritual Counselling
https://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/vocations-and-discipleship/exploring-vocations/find-a-spiritual-companion/
Recovery Stories-
Andrea's Anorexia Nightmare
When her parents divorced, Andrea Logan White attempted to gain a sense of control by manipulating her weight through anorexia.
www.cbn.com
Diana Anderson: Overcoming Anorexia < Amazing Stories on The 700 Club | CBN.com
She was young and out of control. She says, 'Food was my god. It was an idol. It was all consuming.'
www.cbn.com
Marie Notcheva's Battle With Bulimia
Since early childhood, Marie Notcheva was obsessed with keeping her weight in check. This led to a 10 year struggle with bulimia that put her life in the balance.
www.cbn.com
Breaking the Bondage of Bulimia: The Story of Laura Schultz
Laura Schultz told herself she would just throw up this once. That one act turned into a 10-times-per-day habit.
www.cbn.com
Amy Woods: Hiding Her Bulimia < Amazing Stories on The 700 Club | CBN.com
She was married with children and seemed to have the perfect life. Behind the mask, her eating disorder tore her apart.
www.cbn.com
700 Club: Taryn Davis: A Dying Man Saved Her Life
Taryn Davis tried drugs, alcohol and cutting to deal with her depression and bulimia. She thought Bible College would straighten her up. God used a terminally ill man to change her heart.
www.cbn.com
I really do like this story of Sister Marie Therese recovery from anorexia. After decades she finally recovered with the help from Jesus.
Sister Marie Thérèse: 'Anorexia has been a friend'
How Eucharistic Faith Aided Recovery of My Eating Disorder
How Eucharistic Faith Aided Recovery of My Eating Disorder
Hope Virgo's recovery story from eating disorders
Hope Virgo
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Navigating eating disorders in church by Hope Virgo — Preach magazine - a resource for preachers and worship leaders, putting world events into a biblical context
When healing doesn't happen in a moment
Recovery support group
This is a link to a recovery group for addictions. It is free and the people are nice. People with all different conditions attend. They alternate where they meet-they meet once a week on Zoom or the alternate week in person in Brighton. Scroll to the end of the page of how to attend and email them so they can send you the Zoom link.
St Peter's Brighton - Faith in Recovery
Spiritual Counselling
https://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/vocations-and-discipleship/exploring-vocations/find-a-spiritual-companion/
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