Part 5 Chrissy B. https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline. “It also isn’t all about looks, it’s control — a lot of control.” “It’s a mental illness, a disease, period.” “…the obsession kicks in and it will soon begin to be the only part of your life you’re keeping together.” “You will never be satisfied.” …

Part 4 Renee B. I might ramble. My story has led to my body dysmorphia but is surprisingly simple. When I was in high school, I was about 5'6 and in double zero jeans and large children’s tops. I was teased about this a lot by peers and at this…

Part 3 Emma C. Do you want to remain anonymous? No, it’s ok. I want to share this openly, in case it could help someone else struggling. What ages did you struggle with your disorder? I have struggled with my ED for as long as I can remember. Sometimes it’s really bad, sometimes it feels like it’s under control. …

Part 2 Lauren T. I have had a few phases of disordered eating. The first one was not as severe and I got over it but the second…I am still struggling with it today at times. Ever since I was young, I was always as large as one of my…

Part 1. — Last February, there began a pull. There were overarching concerns with individuals close to me at the time, those that had also struggled with this beast, as had I. It felt right to open up to this individual about my struggles, realities I hadn’t shared with a soul up until…

Plastics. Microplastics. The single greatest polluter our oceans are facing. Significantly heightened talk of our ‘plastic problem’ and ‘the ever-evolving harm to our oceans’ have sparked much concern in recent years. Wait, so what are microplastics? “Microplastics are small pieces of plastic, less than 5 mm (0.2 inch) in length…