Content warning: Disordered eating Body image and eating disorders are mutually exclusive; one can exist without the other being involved. However, this does not mean they don’t overlap a lot of the time. It is National Eating Disorders Awareness week, Monday 22nd February – Sunday 28th February. During this time, it is likely that you… Continue reading
Author: resilienceofbeing
Thank you to everyone who joined the launch call for the Resilience of Being tonight - it went so well! There were some fantastic stories shared by authors and lovely, encouraging discussion following it. It was incredible to see so many people excited to read the book! If you haven't ordered a copy yet, you… Continue reading
Sneak Peek: #8
I think this will be the last snippet I share for a while, as you can now read the full stories in the published anthology here!: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1916491618?pf_rd_r=KH96QR31XF80A81J2QAF&pf_rd_p=e632fea2-678f-4848-9a97-bcecda59cb4e This is one by Coco Oya Cienna-Rey, in her piece The Darkness Is Where the Magic Is. This is a beautiful read, packed with emotion and one that… Continue reading Sneak Peek: #8
We made it! The Resilience of Being Anthology is now available for order! You can find it for order here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1916491618?pf_rd_r=KH96QR31XF80A81J2QAF&pf_rd_p=e632fea2-678f-4848-9a97-bcecda59cb4e If you are sharing about the anthology on social media, please feel free to tag it on Twitter @robanthology or on Instagram @e.willingham - I would love to see you with a copy!… Continue reading
Sneak Peek: #7
On the day before the release of the anthology, I am sharing a snippet from a writer known as The Holey One, sharing how his relationship with his body has evolved with the piercings and modifications he has collected over time. A really insightful piece, especially to someone who isn't fond of needles! If you… Continue reading Sneak Peek: #7
Sneak Peek: #6
In the countdown to the release of The Resilience of Being, I am letting a few more snippets wriggle their way out of the book . With three days to go, I am sharing an unmissable story from Moya Clark using the tale of Bloody Mary to capture her experience... If you want to read… Continue reading Sneak Peek: #6
To celebrate the publication of the anthology, we are holding a virtual launch for The Resilience of Being! It will be this Saturday 22nd August at 7PM and should be no longer than an hour. If COVID-19 hadn’t been around this year, we would have loved to have a gathering and celebrate the publication together.… Continue reading
I am so happy to announce that we have an estimated publication date for The Resilience of Being. We are looking at 21st August for the anthology to be available for order! More details will be circulated that week. In the meantime, we have Kickstarter rewards on the way and I have a few more… Continue reading
Following the cover art competition held for The Resilience of Being anthology, I want to thank all those who contributed. The range of submissions was great to see; we had digital art, hand-drawn pieces, and even some photography. I am delighted to announce that the winner is Jacob Walden, a 16-year-old artist living in Warwickshire.… Continue reading
A publication celebrating diversity in bodies does not mean just promoting different sizes and shapes, it means recognising intersectionality; gender, sexuality, age, disability, and race. We cannot say we support all bodies if the only representation we are including is white bodies, excluding POC from this, or any, discussion. It is uncomfortable to… Continue reading
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