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Read the latest blogs on eating disorders. Written by our supporters, they cover real life experiences including recovery.

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It’s Volunteers’ Week – and our volunteers deserve some serious celebrating.

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Supporter Alice reflects on her own experiences, and explores the links between eating disorders and other mental health issues.

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Reaching out can be scary. Our supporter shares some of her top tips to help make that first conversation a little easier.

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Our supporter El explores life after recovery, and the power of rediscovering who 'you' really is.

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For International Dance Day, hear from professional dancer Jonny about his journey to recovery from his eating disorder.

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Our supporter Lana shares her story of rediscovering who she was as sherecovered from her eating disorder.

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Shining a spotlight on some of our super supporters fundraising for Beat 'Twogether' this Eating Disorders Awareness Week

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Our supporter shares his story, from struggling to find support, to getting treatment – and why more needs to be done.

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Our supporter James shares his brave journey: from 'healthy eating' to denial, rock bottom and finally admitting he needed help.

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Beat supporter Andy shares his journey towards understanding his eating disorder, and the road to finding support

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As part of Eating Disorders Awareness week, Beat supporter Dan shares his experience of overcoming stigmas to reach recovery.

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