One of the most complex and frequently under-discussed aspects of recovery is identity - how the eating disorder becomes woven into a person’s sense of self and what happens when you start to disentangle the two. Many people describe their eating disorder not just as a set of behaviours or thoughts, but as something that defines who they are. It may shape decisions, influence daily routines, or even provide a sense of safety, control, or purpose. When this is the case, recove

When we talk about eating disorder recovery, we often focus on behaviour: eating more regularly, reducing compensatory actions,...