Jesus had always been a confident person, comfortable with his self-esteem and body image - so why was eating such a chore? Eating food made Jesus feel disgusted, and he had no idea why. It wasn’t until he learned about ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) that he realized he might have an eating disorder. With the help of Rock Recovery, he learned more about his struggles, and found ways to manage his anxiety surrounding eating.

For over three decades, Allison struggled with her body image and disordered eating. From binging, to purging, to taking diet pills, she tried everything to find that “perfect” image. With the support of her family, Allison found healing and hope through Rock Recovery's individual therapy and faith support programming, leading her to victory over a long, 33-year battle.

Like so many, Laura's eating disorder began with a diet and a desire to be "healthy." What started as a few rules around food quickly spiraled out of her control. After a heartfelt talk with her parents, she realized she had an eating disorder. Through Rock Recovery's individual therapy and faith support programming, Laura embarked on her journey to freedom, and now lives a much happier, healthier lifestyle.

Sara found Rock Recovery after she was diagnosed with anorexia. Feeling alone and craving connection with others, she joined Rock Recovery’s Breaking Bread meal support group, which, in her own words, “turned out to be the best decision ever.” Through Breaking Bread, Sara found community, support, and acceptance from others who know what’s it’s like to navigate eating disorder recovery.

Tegan’s struggle with disordered eating started at age 11, continuing well on into adulthood. But the more she fought for control over her body’s appearance, the more she lost control over her overall health and life. In 2018, Tegan found Rock Recovery and her life was forever changed. In joining Rock’s groups she never felt more seen, heard and accepted.

Liz grew up thinking that diets were the norm because everyone is on some sort of diet, right? Turns out, Liz was wrong! After spending decades with this mentality, she realized it was time to break the cycle. At the age of 33, she began her battle to beat her eating disorder and Rock Recovery’s groups helped her cross the finish line to freedom!

Jenna grew up in a world where diets were a part of her everyday. She struggled with restriction and binging for years without recognizing it as a problem because she thought it was simply what she had to do. Then she found Rock Recovery. The community of women she encountered and the support she received changed her life.

Callie began struggling with an eating disorder in high school and wasn’t sure recovery would ever be possible for her. Then she joined Rock’s Bridge to Life body image therapy group with the help of sliding scale financial assistance and the community of women she encountered changed her life.

After almost 20 years of living struggling with her eating disorder, Hillary felt unhelpable. Finally, she discovered Rock Recovery’s programs and was able to work towards real and lasting recovery.