Happy Birthday, Sweet Blog ‘o Mine!!
June 24, 2009
Tales of a (Recovering) Disordered Eater turns one this week — crazy to think about, but it’s true.
For a year now, I’ve been blogging about body image issues, disordered eating, recovery, chewing/spitting, midnight eating, emotional/mindless eating, over-exercising, Points counting, Sparkpeople, blogotherapy, traditional therapy, anxiety, eating disorders, films/books/magazines of interest …
It’s been one helluva ride, and every day that passes without a disordered incident is a step closer to recovery. I love knowing I’m reaching out to others, and that’s what keeps me going. You’ve inspired me, and I hope I can inspire you, too.
A blog is nothing but a one-way message platform if there’s no dialogue, no engagement, no audience. I might not have something interesting to say every day lately, but I do love knowing there’s a place to vent, share, commiserate, cheer … and so I just wanted to say thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for reading and participating on my blog.
Even if you don’t comment, I appreciate knowing you stop by. Hopefully there are some little nuggets of wisdom in my posts and/or others’ comments that are worth coming back for each day.
I don’t think Tales of a (Recovering) Disordered Eater will exist as it is now forever (most likely it’ll morph) but for now, like the balloons in this image, I am happy and healthy and just want to shout it from the mountaintops.
Life’s good … and every moment is worth living to its fullest. Have a happy and healthy day.
Love,
Melissa
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specialkphd | June 24, 2009 at 7:16 pm
There is something so inspirational about simply leaving a “hey, I was here.” it makes us feel as if our words matter, our experiences count. But even if no one acknowledge you (I blogged about it today) I applaud that you know that who you are not WHAT YOU DO, is so precious.
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Sara B. | June 24, 2009 at 8:25 pm
I really get a lot out of your blog. Thank you.
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clare | June 25, 2009 at 12:05 am
thank you lissa for your blog and yourSELF. your blog was the first “disordered eating” blog i stumbled upon when i was doing a search about artificial sweeteners. you brought me into the world of blogs, and now i have my own! it has been a great outlet for me and i thank you from the bottom of MY heart for introducing blogs and blogging into my life.
you have mentioned here and there about starting a family…maybe in your future…”tales of a mom raising un-disordered eaters!”
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lissa10279 | June 25, 2009 at 7:52 am
So true, SpecialKPHD. Thank you!!
Thanks, Sara B!
And thank you, Clare!!
I am so happy to hear this!! 
LOL — what a good name that’d be!! We’ll see — only time will tell!! If/when I get pregnant someday I’d hope to change the focus to dealing with body image throughout pregnancy and beyond — living a healthy life!
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Holly | June 25, 2009 at 7:55 am
Happy Blog Birthday!
Your blog was one of the first that I started reading regularly, and I feel like I can relate to you and your experiences on many levels. I always look forward to your posts and am so happy to share with you your triumphs and “aha” moments.
You’ve had quite a journey and I know it will only get better for you from here!
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lissa10279 | June 25, 2009 at 8:17 am
Thanks so much, Holly!! You’re too sweet!!
It’s comments like these that make this all feel so good even when things aren’t so great, ya know?!