My Eating Disorder Is My Best Friend
“My eating disorder is my best friend. I love my best friend! It’s been there for me through thick and thin. It’s always there. Whenever I am lonely, it’s there to keep me company. Whether I am happy, angry, sad… it’s there with its arms around me. I feel its breath on the back of
Recovery Is All About Teamwork!
Rosewood’s Leadership Team participated in an obstacle course this past weekend and was reminded what teamwork is all about. Executive Director Lee Neagle, Clinical Director, Dr. Dena Cabrera and Recovery Coach, Shannon Hershkowitz participated in a Spartan race. We trudged up and down hills, scaled 8 ft walls, climbed ropes, carried cement boulders, slogged through
Rosewood Saved My Wife’s Life
August 5, 2011 is a date I will always remember. That is the day I drove my wife to Rosewood and forever changed, not just her life, but multiple other lives as well. Even though her stay was just 30 days, the things she learned about herself and about ED, the support she received, and
Rosewood Alum Angie Shares Her Incredible Journey From Near Death To Recovery
Incredible Journey From Near Death To Recovery Hello my name is Angie. My twin and I are the youngest of 7. I was raised by my grandparents in a small town of Virginia. My Mom and Dad divorced when I was little and both remarried. My twin brother and older brother B lived with our
Rosewood Centers For Eating Disorders Supports The Anna Westin Act!
I’ve spent a vast majority of my adult life working with individuals that are suffering from eating disorders and have seen the devastating consequences of the disorder time and time again. With this being Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I wanted to share with you a very important Act that is fighting to be passed through
“I Wish You Knew” – A Message From Our Courageous Rosewood Alumni
“I Wish You Knew…” (Words From Your Loved Ones) I wish you could hear the things my mind says to me sometimes, how viciously I speak to myself reminding me of my unworthiness. I wish you knew how triggers move me in a flash from being happy to angry or sad. I wish you could
Rosewood Ranch Alum Reflects On Why Recovery Is A Beautiful Thing
RECOVERY IS AMAZING!!! I am en route back to the USA from one of the most incredible experiences of my entire life. While I was here, I kept getting notifications of “on this day…” from Facebook. I was at Rosewood Ranch exactly 5 years ago and it’s soooooo amazing to see how far I’ve come.
Rosewood Alum Describes Why The Little Things Matter On Her Recovery Journey
For close to 25 years, I was never able to grow my nails due to the effects of my bulimia & its’ partner in crime – anorexia. I also chewed on my nails & cuticles to the point where they would crack and bleed. About three months ago, I had a horrible day. I was
I’m Beautiful?
We are born beautiful and precious. We are amazed with our bodies, our fingers, toes and belly buttons. We learn how to use our hands and feet. We have sight, hearing and taste. We learn about our teeth and our hair. Our body is a beautiful amazing machine. I often wonder, when did all of
Through The Eyes Of Your Recovery Coach
As Rosewood’s Recovery Coach, I sit back and I observe. I watch. I watch as you leave our facility wearing recovery armor. Some of you are confident, others are scared. I often wonder how strong your armor is because not all give treatment 100%. Some are just in treatment buying time. Others work very hard.
Today I am a different human being.
Katie Shares Her Life Changing Rosewood Experience
