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A healing journey though an eating disorder – Lee's story
A healing journey though an eating disorder – Lee's story
A healing journey though an eating disorder – Lee's story
Sunday 6th September 2020
Lee Bloom shares her journey through an eating disorder, highlighting resilience, faith, and the power of community support in recovery.
49 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Recovery is a journey that requires active participation.
- Daily choices towards life can lead to healing.
- Community support is crucial in overcoming addiction.
- Understanding one's identity in Christ is empowering.
- Intuitive eating helps reconnect with the body's needs.
"Recovery doesn't include a magic wand. It includes me stepping out, holding Jesus' hand, and saying, let's do this together."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Lee Bloom's story is one of resilience and transformation. In this captivating episode, Lee, the author of 'Table in the Darkness,' shares her personal journey through an eating disorder. With hosts Bill Arnold and George Fraser, Lee delves into the challenges she faced growing up feeling like the odd one out in her family.
She talks about the pressure of fitting in and the emotional void that led her to develop coping mechanisms, which spiralled into an eating disorder during her college years. Lee candidly recounts her struggles with depression and the turning point that came during a crisis of faith, where she realised recovery meant actively participating in her healing process alongside Christ. The episode touches on the complex relationship between control, addiction, and the power of community support in recovery.
Lee emphasises the importance of making daily choices towards life, rather than succumbing to destructive behaviours. Her story is not just about overcoming an eating disorder but about embracing one's true identity as loved by God. This heartfelt conversation is sure to resonate with anyone who has battled addiction or supported someone through it. Lee's insights remind us that recovery is a journey that requires courage, vulnerability, and the willingness to feel again.
So, what does it mean to choose life every day? Tune in to find out.