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Minnesota kids experience eating disorders as often as they experience concussions – and yet there is no Minnesota law that addresses eating disorder prevention.
When someone is battling an eating disorder, the emotional and physical toll can be immense. But for many, cost is another barrier that quietly determines whether recovery is possible.
Dear WithAll Supporters, When our community is enveloped in chaos—actions in violation of human rights, constitutional rights, the rule of law, and the stability of families and communities—it is reasonable to think that eating disorder prevention work needs to be secondary. Like…
As a 43 year-old man, Alexander doesn’t fit the stereotype many people still associate with eating disorders. “It could happen to anybody at any age,” he says. “It’s not discriminatory.”
For Megan, recovery from an eating disorder was about reclaiming her voice, her strength, and her future. “The only way out is through,” she says, a motto that has carried her through some of her darkest moments. From childhood pressures around food to the relentless messages of diet culture, Megan’s struggle began early. By the…
Before treatment, Fatal’s financial position caused her to make tough choices and she didn’t think much about food. “That was always last,” she said.
One year ago, a groundbreaking law passed in Minnesota. And it’s saving lives. Thanks to the generous support of our WithAll community, WithAll spearheaded the passage of the first state law focused on eating disorder prevention and awareness in youth athletics. This law now requires the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) to provide school…
It was one year ago that WithAll launched our medical education course, What to Say Healthcare. I am really proud of this program.
2024 marks my tenth year as an advocate for eating disorder healing, which means my work started when I was fifteen years old. I am, for all intents and purposes, a product grown of the eating disorder field, mixed with the inclusivity and intention that comes with being a mixed race, queer, Fat activist in…
In the labyrinth of eating disorder recovery, every glimmer of assistance serves as a lifeline, guiding individuals like Charlotte toward healing and hope. Charlotte's story echoes the transformative power of community support, particularly through the support of donors to WithAll's Recovery Support Program.
Envision a lively 11-year-old, healthy and full of joy. So many friends, so engaged in the classroom, a naturally skilled athlete. She enjoys a well-rounded diet, and, like most kids her age, enjoys sweets. She’s stronger, and fuller than many of her peers, a result of earlier puberty, and an asset for sports.
While most of us sleep, someone like Sarah is in a NICU, checking vitals, adjusting monitors, and quietly singing to babies born too soon.