Alumni Spotlight

Our Alumni Spotlight is all about getting to know the people behind the recovery stories. Each alumni member shares ten fun, totally random facts to remind us that we are so much more than our eating disorder histories. It’s a great way for new alumni to find connections, spot shared interests, and feel a little more at home in the community.

Check out all of our Alumni Spotlights so far—you just might find your new favorite fun fact.

Heather N.

Heather is one of the kindest, most compassionate, and understanding people I know, which is honestly a little excessive….but it’s true.  Anyone else who knows her can corroborate my story.

She has worked incredibly hard in her own recovery and has been deeply involved in the alumni community. One of the things I admire most about her is watching her find her voice. She has officially retired from being “needless and wantless,” and now shares her opinions and desires (respectfully, of course!)

A former teacher turned spiritual director, Heather hopes to use expressive arts to support others affected by eating disorders and depression.

Heather also happens to have been my very first roommate in treatment, so we share a bond formed under extremely normal and not-at-all-intense circumstances… and now she’s one of my best friends! :-)   ~Julia