PinnedPublished inAbout Me StoriesAbout Me — Christina Jumper“A crisis from the start!” — Mother of the AuthorAug 1, 20238Aug 1, 20238
I Went on a Trip Last Week. So Did My Eating Disorder.“I don’t want to be like this!” I want to scream. I would do anything to escape this sad, small existence. Therein lies the problem.Sep 27, 2023Sep 27, 2023
Published inBlack BearI’m in Recovery, But I Still Accommodate AlcoholSociety tells me I’m being considerate, but my compliance may be causing more harm than I realize.Jul 19, 20234Jul 19, 20234
The Ritual of “Yes, and…”Societally determined structures are not the safeguards we are led to believe they are. So why not spice it up a little?Jun 15, 2023Jun 15, 2023
30 Things I Do Instead of Making ArtLook at my old art to “inspire myself” (but really feel sorry for myself because I “wasted” the creativity of my youth)Jan 28, 20231Jan 28, 20231
Love Letter From a Pair of JeansThis essay began as a therapy exercise in a residential eating disorder treatment center. For whatever reason, I had sketched my favorite…Aug 6, 2022Aug 6, 2022
What We Don’t Talk About When It Comes to Suicidal IdeationFor the longest time, I didn’t feel comfortable talking about my mental health.Oct 10, 20212Oct 10, 20212
GoFundMe Didn’t Cure My BulimiaOne of the sneaky things my brain does is convince myself that I’m not sick enough at the first sign of getting help.Dec 26, 2020Dec 26, 2020
The Devil in the PantryI stand in front of my cabinet and try to make a decision. I realize that the factors contributing to my ultimate choice are not normal.Nov 15, 2020Nov 15, 2020
