Before meeting Kellie, my life consisted of: obsessive meal planning, disordered eating patterns, starvation, overexercising and sleep deprivation. As far as providers go, Kellie played the most active and the most critical role in my recovery. She accompanied me during a scary and unpredictable time in my life. She not only provided me with education around nutrition and healthy exercise, but provided me with support in addressing my fears and anxieties. She provided a safe environment, where I always felt respected and accepted. She was the first individual who made me feel strong enough to challenge my "ED". It has been about a year and a half since I reached my target restoration weight, and it has been about a year since I stopped working with Kellie. Since then, I have been able to continue my recovery journey equipped with the tools that Kellie supplied me with during our time together. I know that I would always be able to reach out to her if ever needed. I am forever grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her.
- 26 year old social worker