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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, 2017 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…

Posted on February 12, 2017 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

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Set Your Story Free

You hold a story within you. Some people choose to share it with a close friend. Perhaps a family member. A good therapist is wonderful. Some share their stories with groups of people. Many will bravely bare their soul and life on public platforms. Others might write a book…

Posted on January 24, 2017 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

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#EndTheStigma – Wear Your Badges Proudly

What badges do you wear with strength and empowerment? 1 in 5 people have a mental illness, yet there are stigmas associated with other ailments related to mental health, such as the many kinds of addictions, disabilities, trauma, behaviors, invisible illnesses, psychological and physical abuse --all are valid and what…

Posted on January 15, 2017January 15, 2017 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

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What You Can’t See

This is not a transformation photo. Neither is it a 'before and after' photo. I may have changed physically and that may be what first catches your eye, but don't be so quick to assume. Words of the most vicious nature consumed my mind at all times. I had depression,…