CHAINS #40

When I was 13 years old, I was diagnosed with a mental health illness - an eating disorder. At the time, I was in complete denial. As a 13-year-old, the word “mental illness” felt weird, taboo, and scary all at once and I refused to be labeled by it. I fought against my family, my doctors, and even myself until I finally decided to take the first step towards recovery. It wasn't easy, but it has definitely been worth it. It wasn't until I started sharing my story that I realized how much my disorder has shaped who I am today…and that is what “Chains” is all about.. For a long time, I felt a big disconnect between how I acted, and the person I wanted to embody/reflect. I’ve always been a fir...View all