About Me

The Basics
Hiiii my name is Maddie, I'm 21 years old and I live on an island off the west coast of British Columbia. I consider myself a pretty extroverted girl who loves to meet new people, laugh at stupid humour, learn new recipes and nap. Other things I am passionate about are learning new facts about psychology and the brain, reducing stigma about mental illnesses and learning to love who you are!


What I Love
  • Nature has helped me with my mental health struggles ever since I can remember. If I had a fight with my mom, I would walk down to the beach, and just listen to the ocean. If my negative thoughts ever got too loud, I would bike while listening to Pink Floyd and let the tears go. It was free therapy. Hiking, walking, biking.. anything in the outdoors I'm more than happy to do.
  • If you can't get a hold of me, there's a 98% chance I'm at the nearest cafe. It's a place where you simply buy a coffee, sit, and read a book, journal... anything. Perfectly disguised laziness that feels like your doing something productive.
  • I love reading. Reading has always been a part of my life. A few of my favourite books are, It's Kind Of A Funny Story, The Catcher and The Rye, The Rachel Papers and so many more. I'm always down for a book recommendation! 
The Long and The Short of It
Truth be told, I don't want to delve into details. I most likely will one day, but for now, lets keep it short. 
The idea for this blog really stemmed from my instagram account. I made the account when I was going underway with outpatient therapy and such for an eating disorder. I remember seeing numerous recovery accounts before I was diagnosed or told anyone about what I was going through. The people behind these were so incredibly inspiring, I recall being so amazed by how they were able to put themselves out there and be so open about what was going on. Another was how responsive and loving the community felt. With that, I joined. Since then, I really do think that the ED recovery community played a part in my recovery from anorexia. Being a long time SURVIVOR, (not sufferer guys, avoid that term) of depression and anxiety, and the added anorexia, I've said it once, and I'll say it again. I am grateful for them all. My mental illnesses have only pushed me harder to find health and happiness in life, no matter what shit it will throw at me. 

Much love, 
XO Madds