The month of February means Valentine’s Day, bringing our focus to the topic of love.
Love can be a difficult topic when you are struggling with your relationship with food and body image.
Perhaps you are hoping to find the one, or maybe you’re in a long-term relationship… regardless eating disorders can take a toll on this area of life.
The wonderful news is that recovery can not only bring love into your world, but it can allow you to foster healthier and more meaningful relationships for years to come.
4 Ways Recovery Supports Love:
1. Developing Self-Awareness
As you develop a strong sense of self-awareness through your healing journey, it becomes easier to understand and communicate how you feel with others.
2. Getting Clear On Your Core Values
Eating disorders lead us away from our values, leaving a strong sense of disconnect. When you reconnect and align with your core values, this sets the tone for healthier relationships. You may also find yourself gravitating to those whose values align with yours – a solid foundation for lasting love.
3. Learning To Set Strong Boundaries
Being able to set boundaries helps us to feel safe with others. Learning to set boundaries and communicate them well supports healthy relationships with a strong sense of understanding.
4. More Self-Love
As you find your way to self-love through your healing journey, it naturally becomes a whole lot easier to receive love from others. Rupi Kaur once said “how you love yourself is how you teach others to love you“. A reminder of the power of self-love and the influence it can have on our relationships.
Final Thoughts On Love And Recovery
Wherever you are on your healing journey – we want you to know that you are truly worthy of love, no matter what. There are countless stories of people finding love or creating healthier relationships following their recovery. This healing journey truly is a life-changing journey of self-discovery.
If you feel inspired to start your recovery with us today, you can learn more about our programmes and get in touch here.
