Eating disorder recovery inspiration, for you, from the community.

Looking for recovery inspiration? We asked Orri’s community what eating disorder recovery means to them, and here is what they said…

Last week, we attended London International Eating Disorders Conference 2023.

At our stand, we displayed a Board of Hope asking the question: what is recovery made of? We extended this question to our Instagram community, and here is what you said:

Recovery is hope
Recovery is freedom
Recovery is acceptance
Recovery is happiness
Recovery is self-understanding
Recovery is community
Recovery is collaboration
Recovery is belief
Recovery is love
Recovery is autonomy
Recovery is kindness
Recovery is perseverance
Recovery is honesty
Recovery is made of care

“Let yourself hope, let yourself dream of a day that you are free and happy.”
Victoria Hall, Orri’s Registered Mental Health Nurse

We hope these words have provided you with comfort and the motivation to continue showing up for yourself in your recovery – even on the tough days. Your life, as your recovered self, is waiting for you… keep going!

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