About Alex
Welcome to Raw Recovery!
My name is Alex and thanks for visiting my blog! I’m a college senior recent college graduate with a Bachelor’s in Philosophy. I am also recovering from an eating disorder, depression, an anxiety disorder, and Borderline Personality Disorder. My intention for this blog is to show others that it is possible to heal from these disorders and to live a happy and fulfilling life. It is time for the stigma to be gone and for those struggling with any mental health problem to not suffer in silence! In this blog I will be talking about my healing journey and starting a positive, happy, healthy life. We’ve all had struggles in our life and I want Raw Recovery to be a place where the hardships can be discussed and hope can be given by myself and the amazing people who follow my journey. I hope you will find Raw Recovery to be inspiring and informative!
Fun Facts:
I spent a semester studying in Athens, Greece…
I’m a Francophile…
Every few months I get bored of my current hairstyle/hair color and dye it/chop it…
I love spending time with my godson, Isaiah…
Motion is my favorite drink in the world (nectar of the Gods I tell you!)…
I’ve climbed the Harbor Bridge in Sydney…
Where Else You Can Find Me:
Guest Post Choosing Raw: My Green Recovery Story
Tiny Buddha Guest Article, Stopping Comparisons: Reclaim Reality and Raise Your Self-Esteem
If you have questions or comments, I would love to hear from you! Please email me at: alex.rawrecovery@gmail.com
Thanks again for visiting my blog, I hope you will come again soon!
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yessssss!
Wow I am an avid reader of healthy living blogs and found yours via Healthy Tipping Point. I have an extremely similar experience to you, I have an eating disorder, struggle with depression and anxiety and am currently in treatment (taking the year off from college) for Borderline Personality Disorder. I look forward to reading your blog and I wish you the best of luck!
Julia
Hi Julia! Thank you so much for visiting my blog and for sharing your story with me. It does sound like we have a lot in common. I wish you the best in your recovery and hope to hear from you again! I hope that your year off from college brings you healing and happiness. Thank you again for stopping by!
Wishing you happiness and health and a speedy Raw Recovery …
Thank you so much!
Your honesty is beautiful. Cheers to your healthy, happy recovery–for life!
Hi Keri! Thank you so much for your comment and well-wishes. They are much appreciated! Also thank you for stopping by RR!
http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2010/03/28/5-gifts-of-being-highly-sensitive/
I found this helpful and wasn’t sure if your email still works
Love you…
I LOVE this article. Thank you so much for sharing it with me. I’m definitely going to refer to it in a post soon. Love you too!
I enjoy reading your blog, and nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Check it out here:
http://lifeaisle.wordpress.com/2012/02/20/mr-versatile/
Thank you, that’s so kind!
I tagged you if you would like to play.
http://randomreasoning.net/2012/03/13/tagged/
Karen
Amazing story – so powerful! Thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you so much for stopping by, Anne and for leaving such a nice comment! I hope you will come back soon
Thank you for sharing! And thank you for being strong and caring for yourself and others!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I appreciate it greatly and glad you stopped by!
Hi Alex,
I am so glad you stopped by my blog so I could find yours! i can certainly relate to so much of what you wrote here and you are so strong for sharing it! Can’t wait to read more
Thank you so much Tessa! I’m excited to read more of your blog as well!
I just stumbled onto your blog by accident while looking up yoga mats on the web and was struck by the similarities to my experiences. Its great for me to hear how you have progressed through your illnesses. It’s so important to be reminded that recovery isn’t out of reach when the thing that sabotages your plans to help yourself is inside you.
Namaste, Peace, Love
Hi Jess! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and for your nice comment! I hope you’ll stop by again! I love how you phrased the bit about recovery and I think it’s definitely important to remember that the power to heal is also within. Thank you again!
Hi Alex,
I saw you on Goddess Guidebook (amazing isn’t it?!). I tried to facebook you but couldn’t get the link to work. Well done on writing such an inspirational blog. I am sure many people will gather hope and inspiration on your site. I work as a teacher in Scotland and really believe the younger generations (if not all) need help and information regarding mental health. I too am in my 20;s (as per your goddess link). Get in touch, would be great to chat:-)
Louise
Hi Louise! Thank you so much for stopping by! I LOVE Goddess Guidebook but truth be told am sad that Leonie isn’t so much into the Goddess title anymore. People change and that’s ok, I guess. I’m still working on getting the facebook link set up so I will post an announcement when it is!
Thank you for your very kind comments about my blog. I really appreciate them! I would love to chat with you so feel free to email me anytime and I will find you on the Goddess Circle! I absolutely LOVE Scotland! Where do you teach? I spent a few days in Edinburgh and it stole my heart. The people were lovely, the city was stunning, and I just had a wonderful time. I’m hoping to go back there soon and get a taste of the country side.
Here’s to a blossoming blog friendship!
Alex
So glad I’ve found your blog!
Thank you Kristin! I am very glad you have stopped by and hope you will come again!
I’ve been reading your blog for quite some time now and truly appreciate the quality content you put out. Thank you for all the time and effort I am sure you are putting in to spread goodness into the world.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to me and when I get comments like these it really helps me keep going. I really appreciate you reading my blog!
Really love your blog. You are an inspiration. Can’t wait to read more.
Kelly xx
Thank you so much Kelly! I hope you will come back soon!
I would never have thought anybody could feel the exact same way with this disorder, but you took the words right out of my mind. It’s never easy, if not impossible, to explain to someone what you’re going through if they haven’t went through it themselves. I truly understand and appreciate all your words, I hope I can have even just a little of the strength you have had to get through this.
Hi Darion! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and for taking the time to comment. I am sorry that you too are dealing with this disorder and I wish you all the best in your recovery! I’ve found that it’s so nice to know/hear about others who struggle but are trying to move forward. I hope that you will visit again and that my words might be of some comfort to you. Keep fighting! You’re worth it!
Hi. It’s Kat over at HappyHealthy365. I really like your blog and wanted to nominate it for the Liebster Award! http://happyhealthy365.wordpress.com/2013/03/19/tuesday-surprise-the-liebster-award/
Thank you for the nomination, Kat! And also for reading my blog!
Hi I am Christina.I was really shoked that you get yourself back togherther alot of people can’t get them self togther like you. wish you a health life and be happy that your health.
Hi Christina! Thank you for your kind words! Best,
Alex
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