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8 Ways to Be An Ally to LGBTQ People in Recovery

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An ally is defined by the Human Rights Campaign as “someone who is supportive of LGBTQ people. It encompasses non-LGBTQ allies as well as those within the LGBTQ community who support each other, e.g., a lesbian who is an ally to the bisexual…
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You Are Not Alone: Self-Care Tips and Resources for Trans Folx

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Here at NEDA, we find it vital to recognize the unique experiences of individuals from marginalized communities who are affected by eating disorders. In today's difficult climate, we've compiled a list of helpful resources, support posts, and…
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Shining a Light on Gender Identity and Eating Disorders

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June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the successes and gifts of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities. As this month of celebration comes to a close it is the perfect time to reflect on the next steps if we want…
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Finding Me: Discovering My Transgender Identity

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There have been many moments in my life when I have questioned if I am lovable. My belief about what being lovable looked like began when I was a toddler and realized I'd much rather play with the boys than be around the girls. As we aged together…
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How Being Queer, Autistic, and Physically Disabled Shapes My Body Image

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As a teenager, I’d often be in a group with other girls when the subject of our bodies would come up. My friends traded anecdotes on which aspects of their body they loved least, and what was wrong with them. Because I didn’t chime in, most…
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Better Place

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“Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairytale.”Our fairytale started in October 2014, when we least expected it. We were introduced through a mutual friend over a year before, and had quickly become…
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The Cages We Built

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Sometimes, the hardest cages to break out of are the ones we build for ourselves. Society has created a cage for many adolescents around the world, creating an illusion that these cages aren’t meant to be broken. The bars surrounding their…
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Dear Melody: Can I Separate My Gender Identity from My Body Image Issues?

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“Monthly Matters with Melody” is a monthly advice column by Dr. Melody Moore, a clinical psychologist, yoga instructor and the founder of the Embody Love Movement Foundation. Her foundation is a non-profit whose mission is to empower girls…
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Dear Chase: My Parents Believe That Being Trans and Having an Eating Disorder are Choices. Help!

Chase Bannister is the founder, senior vice president and chief strategy & clinical integrity officer for Veritas Collaborative, a specialty hospital system for the treatment of eating disorders in a gender-diverse and inclusive environment.…
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thirdwheelED – Partners in Love & Recovery

Undoubtedly, one of the first questions we are asked when people meet us is, “Is it weird to have the same name?” quickly followed by, “Do you spell it the same way?” To answer your questions, “no and yes, respectively”. Together…