Author: Elena Overfield
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You Can Be Strong and Gentle at the Same Time
Strength doesn’t mean becoming emotionally hardened. Women can be ambitious, determined, and resilient while still allowing themselves to be gentle, compassionate, and human.
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To the Girl I Used to Be
A letter to my younger self about body image, mistakes, and learning that your worth was never tied to perfection.
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The Pressure of Being a Woman in Today’s Society
Women today are navigating more opportunity than ever before — but also more pressure. From social media beauty standards to career expectations, modern womanhood is full of contradictions.
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What International Women’s Day Means to Me
International Women’s Day is more than a trending hashtag. It’s a moment to reflect on ambition, strength, and the responsibility we carry to raise the next generation of women to use their voices.
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Eating Disorders Aren’t About Food. They’re About Control
Eating disorders aren’t really about food — they’re about control. When life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or out of sync, food and exercise can become something tangible to manage. In this post, I explore why control sits at the centre of so many eating disorders, why relapse can happen during stressful periods, and why this illness…
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The Lies My Eating Disorder Told Me
Eating disorders are persuasive. Mine told me I’d be happier if I was smaller. That I wasn’t sick enough. That I didn’t need help. It spoke in my own voice, which made it harder to question. The scariest part? It felt logical. This is a breakdown of the lies my eating disorder convinced me were…
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How to Support Someone with an Eating Disorder, And What I Wish More People Understood
“You look healthy.” It sounds kind. But in recovery, those words can land heavily. When your brain has equated thinness with success, “healthy” can feel like failure. I’ve experienced how well-meaning comments about appearance can echo louder than people realise. Here’s why we need to rethink how we talk about bodies.
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The Day I Realised I Deserved Recovery, And Why You Can Miss Your Eating Disorder and Still Choose Healing
This is the part people don’t talk about. Sometimes you miss it. The control. The structure. The identity. And that can feel shameful. But missing your eating disorder doesn’t mean you want it back. Recovery often involves grieving something that once felt safe — even if it was destroying you.
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