Trigger Warning: eating disorder behaviors For those of you who know me, know that I am a very optimistic person. I always try to find a positive spin on every situation, at least most situations. So last week I was home with the stomach flu, which is, of course, a really miserable situation. But to try…
Month: October 2016
Accepting the Past
In my DBT group, every week we always start with a mindfulness exercise. This week's mindfulness practice really resonated with me. We were told to think of something that is difficult for us to accept. Whether it's something small like forgetting your homework on your desk to something big like trauma or the ruminating thoughts…
Who Am I?
My name is Emily W. Locke and I am a 27-year-old woman born and raised in Portland, OR. I am a Group Facilitator at an eating disorder treatment program, as well as a writer, blogger, and mental health advocate. I have battled mental illnesses from a young age, and as a result am very passionate about…
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