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I thought I might get some things out. Here goes…
Hey there, and welcome back to Growing Pains. I was reading through my previous post, Bulimia: My Eating Disorder Story , and I decided to return to the Google doc which inspired me to write that post. It was several pages I had written during one of my many relapses, documenting my eating disorder experience in as much detail as I could muster. All the pain, all the suffering. Everything that hurt. I hate to admit it, but again, the pillar of my writing is honesty, and I ju
Alexandra Pacheco
Feb 912 min read
Making Amends
Hey there and welcome back to The Adulting Journals with my newest post in Growing Pains. First and foremost, I just want to say that I appreciate all of you staying with me through my tough time. I should be going back to posting twice a month, with no real schedule for Spoken Word or Alexandra Reads posts just yet. Through the brief hiatus that I took to tend to my health through an eating disorder relapse, I decided to do something I haven’t done since my last recovery. I
Alexandra Pacheco
Nov 19, 20252 min read


Why I Put Rainbow Sprinkles On My Oatmeal
Hey there and welcome back to Life, Unfiltered! Now, I know this title seems incredibly random, but as I was making myself lunch (yes,...
Alexandra Pacheco
Sep 17, 20253 min read
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 9, 20258 min read
Fighting Back Against Negative Thoughts
This post contains mentions of self-harm, sexual assault, and eating disorders. Please feel free to skip this post if any of these topics...
Alexandra Pacheco
Jul 19, 20252 min read
Clothes Shopping As A Recovered Bulimic (And Life Updates)
Hey there and welcome to Life, Unfiltered. So I know it’s been a hot minute (month, actually…) since I’ve last written for The Adulting...
Alexandra Pacheco
Jun 10, 20253 min read
Hey There, 19: A Reflection On Leaving 18 Behind
Hey there, and welcome to Life, Unfiltered! As our title implies, my birthday has passed and I have completed my eighteenth year of...
Alexandra Pacheco
Mar 17, 20252 min read
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