Recovery Thoughts

The Stories We Share With The World

This was never supposed to be a book. This was never supposed to be for anyone's eyes to see but my own. So much ... so much can be hidden away from the public as one struggles in silence. We all have problems that we face - but some of us…

Posted on October 26, 2016October 27, 2016 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

Recovery Thoughts

If It Weren’t For You

We all have reasons to fight - to keep going - to overcome great odds. Sometimes we get a little lost at first - and we fight against ourselves instead of for ourselves. A huge part in my recovery has been you. I thank you for your support, kindness and friendship.…

Posted on October 23, 2016 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

Recovery Thoughts

The Greatest Danger You’ll Face

I mention this often, but horses are one thing in my life I'm grateful to say I'm truly passionate about. They have helped me since I was 3 years old feel better about this world - they brought happiness to my heart when my head felt nothing but hurt. I'm…

Posted on October 11, 2016 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

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Same Time, Next Year …

"SAFETY IN NUMBERS" Excerpts Reflection on this time through the years. AUGUST 20, 2007 …

Posted on August 23, 2016August 17, 2017 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

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You Had It All Along

It's really easy to feel so broken. And it's really easy to feel as if your life is so rigid, out of control, and like there is only one way to live. But this isn't true. Really take a quiet moment and ask yourself some tough questions ... "Could I…

Posted on August 13, 2016 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

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Guess What?

It's not that I was ever "stupid" or "didn't care." In fact, it was so far the opposite -I was almost too smart for my own good and cared far too much. This led me to be exhaustingly stubborn and guarded. I knew I was intelligent. I believed I had…

Posted on July 12, 2016 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

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Vulnerable Healing

You beautiful warriors. Stop thinking life is meant to be lived in a perfect, forward moving straight line. Stop believing your worth is measured in unrealistic ideas that pop into your head of "success" or "recovery." We all have our ups and downs and we all have different ways we cope.…

Posted on June 7, 2016 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

Recovery Thoughts

A Weigh Through

42 “The only way to move forward is to focus on the good in your life and the good that you are doing for others and yourself. My past has shown me things in life, others and myself that I wouldn’t wish upon anyone, but I can choose to pick…

Posted on May 27, 2016 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

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Guest Post: Rachael Steil’s Story | Running in Silence

"My goal is to spread awareness for eating disorders beyond just the 'worst case' accounts we read of anorexia and bulimia. You can't always see an eating disorder! -Rachael Steil I am honored to share Rachael Steil's story with you all. I have followed Rachael's journey for quite a few…

Posted on May 21, 2016August 17, 2017 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

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A Smile That Screams

I smiled -a smile that screamed I hated myself. I grew up with nonexistent self-esteem. I was naturally a sensitive and shy kid. Circumstances at school didn't help. But on the outside what was so wrong? I got straight A's, I smiled, I pretended I had friends, I was…

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Category: Recovery Thoughts

Recovery Thoughts

The Stories We Share With The World

Posted on October 26, 2016October 27, 2016 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

Recovery Thoughts

If It Weren’t For You

Posted on October 23, 2016 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

Recovery Thoughts

The Greatest Danger You’ll Face

Posted on October 11, 2016 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

Recovery Thoughts

Same Time, Next Year …

Posted on August 23, 2016August 17, 2017 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

Recovery Thoughts

You Had It All Along

Posted on August 13, 2016 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

Recovery Thoughts

Guess What?

Posted on July 12, 2016 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

Recovery Thoughts

Vulnerable Healing

Posted on June 7, 2016 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

Recovery Thoughts

A Weigh Through

Posted on May 27, 2016 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

Recovery Thoughts

Guest Post: Rachael Steil’s Story | Running in Silence

Posted on May 21, 2016August 17, 2017 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

Recovery Thoughts

A Smile That Screams

Posted on May 3, 2016 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder