This was a year ago today. The portrait of Ted (Staffordshire bull terrier) was drawn while I was in day service at Evolve, Hull, for Bulimia Nervosa.

A lot has happened in a year, I am not out of the woods just yet but the progress I’ve made has resulted in my discharge from Evolve and awaiting Psychotherapy.

I want to thank everyone who has supported me and put up with Irrational Bekah over the past several years. And thank you to Sophie for documenting this specific moment in recovery, as it was the first drawing I had made in 8 months.

If you feel your behaviour towards food and your body is taking too much of a toll on your life, speak up if you are ready. There is no shame in your behaviours, just so long as you manage them and they don’t rule you you can be whoever you want to become.

To all those suffering, we need to stick together! All the love and light your way! My inbox is open if you want to talk to a stranger

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