When I was thirteen, bulimia wasn't a word to me—just a repeated action followed by shame and self-loathing. For two years, I had no one to talk to. I didn't even know what an eating disorder was. I watched it destroy my self-esteem, constantly waiting for a finish line that never arrived, where I'd be thin "enough," pretty "enough."

Eating disorders impact more than 28.8 million Americans yearly, with severe psychological and physical repercussions. These numbers rise exponentially among teenagers and young adults, a value increasing at an alarming rate. Today, people have more direct access to unrealistic beauty standards than ever before, yet there's still a profound lack of awareness and support.

At Amealiore, we combine two things I wish I'd had access to: resources and guided care.