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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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Beat supporters Emily and Elisha reflect on their experiences of navigating Christmas with an eating disorder.

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Supporting a young person? Learn how our online service, Compass can help.

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

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

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Our supporter Amy talks through recovery from her eating disorder, understanding its roots, and regaining control of her life.

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Our supporter Mayuri shares some of her top tips for being kinder to yourself during your eating disorder recovery journey.

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

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

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Four Beat supporters reflect on their experiences of education and eating disorders recovery.

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

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