Managing the Holidays with Disordered Eating

The holidays—especially Thanksgiving—can be a uniquely challenging time for individuals struggling with or recovering from disordered eating. These gatherings are often food-centered, emotionally charged, and full of long-standing family patterns, cultural expectations, and memories.
This discussion invites participants to explore their past holiday experiences, how their eating disorder shaped those experiences, and what their first holiday season in recovery looked like. We also aim to build a toolkit for navigating triggers, honoring boundaries, and staying grounded in a recovery-oriented mindset.
Together, through reflection and shared stories, we’ll focus on compassion, realistic planning, connection, and creating new traditions that prioritize well-being—not perfection, performance, or food rules.