The week of February 26 - March 4 is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week and to bring to light the topic of Eating Disorders, I decided to interview a few of my friends and post them here. This will be a series of posts featuring the stories of some of my favorite people. This first interview is with my good friend Liv.

1. What is your name? My name is Liv.

2. How old are you? I am 32.

3. What type of Eating Disorder did you struggle with? I struggled with Bulimia.

4. When did your Eating Disorder begin? I was seven.

5. Have you ever gone into recovery? Yes, I have.

6. What made you decide to seek recovery? I couldn't handle life anymore, I couldn't function, I couldn't hold down a job.

7. What have you learned about life through your experience with this Eating Disorder? That I'm stronger than I thought I was, and no matter what, I can get through.

8. What has gotten you through hard times? Art (so much), games with friends and family, my support system, God, and knitting.

9. What is something you wish people knew about Eating Disorders? There is no "typical" eating disorder or the way a person with an eating disorder looks. Anyone can have an eating disorder, no matter their gender, size, religion, or anything else about them.

10. Do you have any advice for anyone who may be struggling with an Eating Disorder? You CAN recover, even when you think you can't. You're stronger than you realize.

If you or someone you know is struggling from an Eating Disorder, there is hope. You can find help from Mercy Multiplied or other treatment centers.