Hello!
I’m Chloë Grande, a Canadian mental health blogger, writer and speaker.
Having been in eating disorder recovery for 10+ years, I know the importance of speaking out about this deadly illness and hope you’ll learn from my story and experiences.
Apart from eating disorder advocacy, I also love reading, yoga and cats.
Background
Experience
8 years in communications roles within agency, non-profit, health & tech sectors
Location
Currently based in Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada
Education
BA English, Queen's and Master's in Journalism & Communication, Western
My story
I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa at age 15. This news came as a shock to me — at the time, a perfectionistic gymnast and straight-A student. My long journey to recovery was initially filled with so much guilt, shame and secrecy. It wasn’t until my early 20s (following a major relapse in university) that I felt comfortable opening up about my eating disorder recovery experience.
After many years suffering in silence, writing became an outlet where I could voice my struggles and feel part of the greater mental health community. The only problem was that I was still clinging on to parts of my eating disorder. In 2020, the pandemic made it clear that my eating disorder was alive and well.
With help from a new therapist, I dedicated myself to full recovery and started this eating disorder recovery blog to keep myself accountable. It’s since grown to become something even more impactful and important, touching the lives of strangers and friends alike. My goal is to educate and create space for other eating disorder survivors.
Disclaimer: All content and information on this website is for informational and educational purposes only, and does not constitute medical, psychological or health advice of any kind. Read my full Disclaimer.
If you or someone you know is struggling with disordered eating, please reach out to the National Eating Disorder Information Centre: 1-866-633-4220 or www.nedic.ca.