Rosewood Santa Monica Saved My Life
If I could only say one sentence about my experience at Rosewood Santa Monica, it would be that Rosewood saved my life. Rosewood provided me with a safe and healing space where recovery was possible. The support that I received from the staff and my peers gave me the strength to expand my toolbox of coping skills
I Never Thought This Was Possible
I wanted to share with you all that I am 14 weeks pregnant. Our first baby is due in June and we are beyond over the moon. I never could have gotten to this beautiful place in my life without Rosewood Santa Monica. I thought my life was over so, so many times. I came to Rosewood
Handling Holiday Stress While in Recovery from Eating Disorders
The holiday season means busy schedules and long to-do lists, whether you’re a busy parent trying to create a wonderful holiday for your family or a student cramming for midterms and wrapping up the end of a semester. The holiday also brings high expectations – for how things are supposed to look and how you’re
My 10 Year Eating Disorder Recovery “Birthday”
Today is my 10 year recovery “birthday” and I really wanted to share something profound with you all about my journey, but I think it’s more important that I share about my life now… This morning after eating breakfast with my hubby and three little boys (we had pancakes with blueberries and butter, and bacon),
Celebrating A Victory At Grocery Store
When shopping, I still browse the bakery section, but only single serving desserts. I never end up buying them. Today, it’s not because I fear desserts, it’s because for my exchanges, I prefer foods more nourishing to my body most times. Also, thanks to Melissa (tech at Rosewood Capri) and Alyssa (dietitian at Rosewood Capri)
Watch Rosewood Recovery Coach Share Her Journey To Self Acceptance
Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders Recovery Coach, Shannon Hershkowitz, gives an emotional speech and shares one of the most important journeys of her life—The Journey to Self Acceptance.
Rosewood Alumni Recovery Coach Shares Her Thoughts On Embrace The Documentary
Thoughts On Embrace The Documentary Our Rosewood Alumni group recently went to see the film: Embrace The Documentary. It is a documentary on body image and how the world is drowning in a sea of social media. We find ourselves chasing an image that is not reality. We challenge you to embrace your body. This doesn’t
Rosewood’s Operation RecoverED Alumni Program Works With Local Mothers To Raise Awareness
Our alumni program, Operation RecoverED, typically speaks with school age kids about the importance of self-care and the dangers of eating disorders. We were recently blessed with an opportunity to speak with a group of mothers and raise awareness. We talked about secrets, the words “I’m fine”, crazy schedules and the importance of listening to
I Am So Grateful To Rosewood And Everyone I Met Through This Journey
Today was my first day back as a full-time student since medically withdrawing in March of last year to go to the Ranch. I am so grateful to Rosewood and everyone I met through this journey who has helped me get my life back together. Taking that time off to treat my eating disorder was
Recovery Isn’t Perfect And I’m OK With That!
38 years battling an eating disorder of many shapes and sizes brought me to my 7th attempt at treatment. Hard to believe this part of the journey started 6 months ago when I entered Rosewood. So incredibly grateful for the staff putting up with me and guiding me towards recovery when I wasn’t sure it
This morning exactly 3 months after leaving Rosewood my body proved to me that even after all I have put it through, it is amazing.
I’m Alive Because Of Rosewood
