If you're in the middle of eating disorder recovery, you already know that some days the hardest thing in the world is just getting through the next meal. On those days, the right words can do something quiet but meaningful. They can remind you that what you're experiencing is real, that healing isn't linear, and that you're not as alone in this as it can feel. That's exactly why we put together this collection of eating disorder recovery quotes, drawn from the themes we come

Most agree—the dating world is already daunting and confusing—but dating with an eating disorder or in recovery adds another layer of complexity. I always remember the time a guy I had just started dating invited me over for dinner and said he was making chicken and salad, but was intentionally leaving carbs out of the meal. Then there was another guy who, while enjoying a hearty Mexican meal, admitted his biggest fear in life was gaining weight. At that point, I was many yea