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by Adia Colar

Adia Colar is a publicist for New Harbinger Publications and a freelance writer. See full bio

June 22, 2009, Addiction

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What's the Story?

By Adia Colar on June 22, 2009 in New Chapter

This chapter is both far from new while also one that's new everyday. Every morning I have the privilege of beginning another day in recovery.

My name is Adia and I am recovering from bulimia, bulimarexia, overeating, overexercising - in essence, a dysfunctional relationship with food and my weight. Here are the cliff notes and a few questions I've been asked before: Read More

Thanks so much for being

Submitted by Anonymous on June 24, 2009 - 9:09am.

Thanks so much for being courageous and sharing your story with the world. I am a young adult and I currently struggle with eating issues. I am surrounded by this toxic anorexic environment and it has really affected me. I can relate to your struggles and it’s really encouraging to know that you too have struggled and are in recovery. I look forward to more posts.

Thank YOU

Submitted by Adia Colar on June 28, 2009 - 4:54pm.

Thank you so much for your feedback. Reading your comment really drives home the reason why I'm writing this blog. One thing I've learned in this recovery process is that we really are not alone. Thank you for sharing a little bit about your experience and I hope this blog can provide some help. Hang in there!

As I read your post, I

Submitted by Anonymous on June 26, 2009 - 7:01pm.

As I read your post, I couldn't help but think, "Where was your mother? Why didn't she pick-up on what you were going through at 11, 13, and all the other ages of your young life? Why wasn't she there to protect you from yourself and repel some of your pain?" I speak for myself, and perhaps for millions of other mothers who were/are oblivious to their daughter's pains, by saying, "I'm so sorry...". Then in the spirit of your daily journey I say, "I am so proud..."

One thing I try to remember

Submitted by Adia Colar on June 28, 2009 - 5:09pm.

One thing I try to remember is that being stuck in guilt can be as toxic for me as being stuck in resentment. My heart goes out to you regarding the guilt you seem to still be carrying. I hope you are able to find some peace with it and yourself and put that load down. Thank you very much for your thoughts.