How I get myself into a bathing suit

I can come up with 100 reasons not to wear a bathing suit, but here’s why I do it anyway

Hello! This week we’re talking about bathing suits.

At times I’ve wondered if getting a bikini is an important part of my recovery journey. I tried to wrap my head around how a bikini might be a way to claim freedom from my eating disorder. And it sounded great, except that even getting into a one-piece sent me scurrying for the shadows. Clearly I had some work to do!

I’ve filled my Instagram feed with bodies of all sizes and shapes, and I love seeing the diversity. I’ve also intentionally opened my eyes at the beach and noticed that there are so many different bodies in bathing suits, which keeps me grounded in the reality that all bodies are gloriously unique.