Blog posts in June, 2020

Megan K., Alumna of The Renfrew Center of Charlotte Riding the Wave June 29, 2020

Life seemed pretty good after Renfrew; however, I learned recovery brings ups and downs. You will have many great days, but also some difficult ones. This is okay! One of my favorite sayings in treatment was "rid...

Jillian Balser, LMSW, MPH, Therapist at The Renfrew Center of Nashville Loving Kindness Meditation June 22, 2020

A lot of folks are feeling disconnected during this time of social distancing – and understandably so! As incredibly social and community-driven beings, this time of quarantine, while undoubtedly necessary and im...

Erin M., Alumna of The Renfrew Center of Chicago Recovery Isn't a Straight Line June 15, 2020

Last week, I graduated from high school. Honestly, I didn't think I would make it this far. My eating disorder consumed my life from such a young age, and I did not know recovery was even possible. But it is. I...

Erin Birely, LCPC, Team Leader of the Renfrew Center of Baltimore and Alumni Services Coordinator Connections Spring 2020 June 08, 2020

The traditional gift for a 35th anniversary is coral. It represents patience, vibrancy, healing, and defense. Similarly, each of these characteristics play a powerful role in eating disorder treatment and reco...

Emma H., Renfrew Alumna To Hide the 'Queer' June 01, 2020

This piece illustrates the internal battle I feel regarding my sexuality. Growing up as an innocent, young lesbian in an openly homophobic and sexist environment, desperately beating down any sign of being gay,...