I've developed a new appreciation for patience and mindfulness over the last year, which has helped lead me to this point in my recovery.

Eating disorders can give a false sense of control; however, recovery offers hope that we can actually be active participants in our lives.

I love my family and the times we shared together, but I've had to make some difficult goodbyes in order to put myself first.

I started treatment and recovery one year ago this week and what a journey it has been!

As I progress through recovery, I'm beginning to realize the damaging effects of my abusive relationship with alcohol.

I'm excited to welcome Rachel Ankrom as a special guest blogger this week, who shares her journey with complicated gr

Matt Billas with another powerful illustration of life with an eating disorder.

Triggers are everywhere but I’m learning to embrace the way they make me feel and in turn, continuing down recovery road.

Pride Month is more meaningful for me this year as I work through years of internalized homophobia and realize that I am enough!

The past may try to haunt and the future may try to scare, but Matt reminds us to stay in the moment and embrace the present.

By breaking the stigma and embracing vulnerability, I've gained confidence as a man, and a brotherhood I didn't know was possible.

Numbers no longer define Matt's life or his recovery.

A men's fishing trip in middle school escalated my battle with my masculinity and altered the way I viewed myself and the world.

I used to think I was just chasing storms, but now I realize I was actually braving one of my own.

Guest author Matt Billas is back! In his first poem, Matt reflects on the challenging journey of recovery from an eating disorder.

My recent trip reminded me just how triggering and damaging calorie counts on a menu can be.

Why me? Do you ever find yourself hiding behind or running from this question? I did for many years until I dug deep and found the answers.

In honor of Mother's Day, I would love to take this opportunity to celebrate my mom and the relationship we shared.

Guest blogger Matt Billas returns to illustrate the dangers of too much exercise and how it fed into his eating disorder.

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