HEALTH AND WELLNESS
There are so many things I took for granted that feel more important than ever before: connecting with loved ones, my morning walk to the train station, feeling the sun on my face, stopping by the local doughnut shop and really tasting my food. All of this is precious. And it can be taken from us in the blink of an eye.
Recovery has been a key that opens these doors, allowing me to access the most beautiful parts of what it means to be alive.
And of course that matters. Especially now. This moment won’t be forever. I can’t tell you how long it will be, but as with anything else, we can be certain that all things come to an end. And I believe there’s a Future YOU who will be grateful for your resilience in this moment.
Because there are people who we love and will need us, some we haven’t even
"This moment won’t be forever. I can’t tell you how long it will be, but as with anything else, we can be certain
that all things come
to an end."
met yet. And there’s a future where we all have to rebuild. I want us each to have a hand in making it a better one.
I know it’s hard right now. But for what it’s worth, I believe in you. I believe in all of us. We’re going to take this thing one bite at a time. And thankfully? We get as many “do-overs” as it takes.
Need support? Text “NEDA” to 741741 to reach a crisis volunteer, or call the National Eating Disorder Association’s helpline at 800-931-2237.
Sam Dylan Finch is an editor, writer, and digital media strategist in the San Francisco Bay Area. He’s the lead editor of mental health and chronic conditions at Healthline. Find him on Twitter and Instagram, and learn more at SamDylanFinch.com.