Thanks to everyone who was a part of this month's Alumni Support Group. It was a good feeling to be amongst you. We talked about change change change... our belief system about change and how we can create new ways to cope with change rather than falling back on old eating disorder habits. LaDonna shared, "Change wakes me up!" We talked about reframing how we view change: looking at the gifts and opportunities it might bring when we take the long view. (Of course, it is important to give yourself room to grieve if the change involves a loss.) A member shared how she works on doing something every day that feels good and comforting for herself in order to manage the feelings that come with change without using the eating disorder. We also talked about the ways our relationships change with people when we share with them about the eating disorder. In some cases, this can create more intimacy in our relationships because of our willingness to be vulnerable.
Songs that support this theme:
Bless the Broken Road- Rascal Flatts
Horizon- Jane Kelly Williams
Anyone have any other ideas?
Hope to see you all in October, as the on coming season reminds us of the beauty of change.
Next Alumni Support Group: Sunday, October 5th, 4:00-5:30pm
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