Stories

The short videos below are based on stories from people with a Christian background who have experienced or supported someone through an eating disorder. These stories don’t necessarily provide answers. Instead, they raise awareness of some issues that Christians who encounter eating disorders may experience. Other pages on this website reflect on the issues raised.

To preserve confidentiality, the clips don’t tell any one person’s story. Instead, they combine elements from different people’s stories to highlight common themes.

A journey towards recovery: Jing's story

Still struggling: Amelia's story

Please note: This story highlights struggles that some people with eating disorders describe having experienced in Christian contexts. If you are looking for encouragement during an eating disorder, you might like to listen to Jing’s story instead

A mother’s journey: Tanya's story

A youth leader’s dilemma: Charlotte's story

A psychologist's musings: Oliver's story