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Tough Love

👇Many of you need to hear this: •Depression is awful •Anxiety is awful •OCD is awful •PTSD is awful •Anorexia is awful •Exercise addiction is awful •Orthorexia is awful •Binge eating disorder is awful •Bulimia is awful •Health problems are awful ... ‼️But when you're "in it" -you won't see,…

Posted on September 7, 2017 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

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Get Out Of Your Head!

Don't let your past stalk you! It's time to file a restraining order. One thing I really struggled with in recovery and still have to be mindful of is -separating past insecurities from present realities. I found myself questioning myself when I was in the company of other people -people…

Posted on August 31, 2017 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

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No, never. Yes, always!

♥️💬♥️💬♥️💬♥️ •Never did it even occur to me I'd one day be comfortable in my own skin. •Never did I think I'd look into the mirror with any reaction other than disgust. •Never did I believe I'd stop trying to mold myself into unattainable perfection. •Never did it cross my…

Posted on August 14, 2017 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

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You’ll Hate Recovery

😡😭😳😕😌😄😍 YOU'LL HATE YOURSELF IN RECOVERY. Deep down we all want to be recovered ... until the process begins. Many will make tremendous progress and live a better quality of life. Far too many begin, only to relapse just when they're about to turn a huge corner -because it's too…

Posted on June 14, 2017 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

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Same Difference

🔍THE DIFFERENCE🔎 🔸Left: same time 🔹Right: same time 🔸Left: same spirit 🔹Right: same spirit 🔸Left: same beliefs 🔹Right: same beliefs 🔸Left: same health 🔹Right: same health 🔸Left: same goals 🔹Right: same goals 🔸Left: same beauty 🔹Right: same beauty 🔸Left: same love 🔹Right: same love…

Posted on April 18, 2017 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

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Recovery: It Doesn’t Happen Overnight

💬💕RECOVERY💕💬 You might have an overview of my story…

Posted on April 4, 2017May 24, 2019 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

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A Letter To My Body

💌DEAR BODY💌 I haven't been a good friend to you for most of my life. I hated you, I blamed you, I abused you, and I wished you away. I was convinced it was you that caused my unhappiness, loneliness and anxiety. It's easier to come to justifications rather than acknowledge…

Posted on March 26, 2017 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

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“Safety in Numbers” – A Peek Inside 2004-2013

"SAFETY IN NUMBERS" excerpts through the years. 👇🏻2003 I became obsessed with my one and only friend: ED. I didn't really understand what an eating disorder was. I knew I was weird about food, but I didn't see it as a problem. But I was wrong. My habits were slowly…

Posted on March 12, 2017August 17, 2017 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

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“It’s Time To Talk About It” | #NEDAwareness 2017

💚💙My photos may cause you confusion. But I'll continue to use that to my advantage to raise awareness - especially during this week - National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. This year's theme is, "It's Time To Talk About It." And our voice is the most powerful tool we have. First…

Posted on February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

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Embracing My Insecurities

💭Hyperventilating - reminding myself to breathe💭 I have wanted to post a photo like this for so long it's been tearing me up inside! I've hid my body in shame and I've destroyed my body in self-hate for most of my life. THIS is one of my biggest insecurities - my…