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Relapse
I don’t know why these stupid thoughts have such a hold on me. I just know that I can’t stand existing without my eating disorder. I just can’t. I know that fact makes me a hypocrite, and I know that all the goodness I’ve been spewing here now amounts to some serious bullshit in the eyes of my readers. I don’t know if this is just the voice of mania telling me that I can lose 20lbs in a few weeks, or if this is a true relapse. If you’ve noticed my absence, it’s been because
Alexandra Pacheco
Nov 11 min read
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GUYS I'M SORRY!!!
I'm not even drafting this on a doc, I'm just writing straight on my site and pressing publish... I FAILED MY OWN CHALLENGE!!!! 10 Days...
Alexandra Pacheco
Oct 92 min read
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On Self-Harm
Hey there and welcome once again to Growing Pains. First, I want to note that this post will contain mentions of self-harm and suicidal...
Alexandra Pacheco
Sep 123 min read
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The Adulting Journals Story
Hey there and welcome back to Growing Pains! In looking through my older posts and garnering inspiration for my last story, Â Halfway...
Alexandra Pacheco
Sep 86 min read
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Overcoming A Quitter Mindset
Hey there and welcome back to Growing Pains! So, I won’t beat around the bush: I’ve genuinely considered quitting figure skating...
Alexandra Pacheco
Aug 222 min read
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On The Loss Of A Pet
Hey there and welcome to Growing Pains. So, I’ve been thinking about this post a lot and putting it off because I’m just not quite sure...
Alexandra Pacheco
Aug 153 min read
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Bulimia: My Eating Disorder Story
Hey there and welcome back to Growing Pains, where I get into the struggles of young adulthood. The reason why I’m on Growing Pains...
Alexandra Pacheco
Aug 98 min read
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Navigating Depression As A Busy College Student
Hey there, and  finally , welcome back to Growing Pains! I’m very happy to finally be putting out new content on my different blog...
Alexandra Pacheco
Jul 145 min read
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Why I Chose To Get A Tattoo Over My Self-Harm Scars
Hey there, and welcome to Life, Unfiltered. Today’s post is going to be a little different. I normally try to write lighthearted...
Alexandra Pacheco
Mar 93 min read
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The Struggle Is Real: How I Chose A Career As A Young Adult
Hey there, and welcome to my first post of a personal favorite category, Growing Pains, where I tell you all about the struggles I've...
Alexandra Pacheco
Feb 74 min read
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