All stories

"Speak kind this season"
Beat supporters Emily and Elisha reflect on their experiences of navigating Christmas with an eating disorder.

Compass: Programme Manager Sophie on finding your compass
Supporting a young person? Learn how our online service, Compass can help.

Endeavour: Programme manager Lucy talks ARFID Carer support
Supporting someone with ARFID? Let Programme Manager Lucy tell you about our support service, Endeavour.

"Igniting a positive spark"
Our supporter Saori explores fighting pressure to be 'perfect', and her journey to self-love in eating disorder recovery.

Amy's story: "Working through the why"
Our supporter Amy talks through recovery from her eating disorder, understanding its roots, and regaining control of her life.

Mayuri's story: "One day, you’ll look back and be an inspiration."
Our supporter Mayuri shares some of her top tips for being kinder to yourself during your eating disorder recovery journey.

American Beat supporter Megan reflects on differing UK and US attitudes towards eating disorders and recovery.

Finding the real you again
Our supporter Charlotte on how accepting treatment and re-kindling her love for photography helped her find the positives.

Not so cool for school?
Four Beat supporters reflect on their experiences of education and eating disorders recovery.

“My eating patterns were just another signal that I was ‘beneath’ the white, middle to upper-class bracket.”
Our Helpline hero talks ARFID, autism and racial inequality

Heroes of Black History
Google ‘healthcare heroes’ and you’ll find a very white tale. We want to change the narrative.