Monthly mindscape - Lines
Last month for my monthly mindscape I shared a story about my favourite birthday. This month I’m going back to the original format, picking an image found on Instagram and writing a short piece of fiction with this as the prompt. This is my play-time on the blog. I get to explore topics in a more creative way and generally have a bit of fun flexing my fiction-writing muscles. This…
Seedling Ep 12. Pancakes
This week I’m sharing something short and sweet for you to get your teeth into… a short story about pancakes. Christmas can be stressful at times, so I hope this slice of fiction helps you feel a little calmer. This story is also dedicated to anyone out there living with an eating disorder. I hope it can give you hope that things can get better. Sending all my love. I’d…
How fashion helped me recover from anorexia
The fashion industry is notoriously not great for positive body image - it’s rife with beauty standards that demand thinness… so perhaps it’s surprising to hear that, for me, fashion was a key part of my eating disorder recovery. My interest in fashion was hugely influenced by my sister. She was the one I turned to when I needed outfit advice, hell, she was the one I got to pierce…
How to approach someone about their eating disorder
If you suspect someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, bringing it up with them can be a scary prospect. When someone has an eating disorder, it’s likely that they are in denial of what’s happening, think they have it under control or simply don’t want to talk about it. Broaching the subject with them could make them upset, angry or defensive. Does this mean you should just…