Welcome, I guess?

Well, if you're here, you either accidentally stumbled upon me through some google search gone terribly wrong, or you're here because you are a beloved family member or friend who has either watched me struggle for years, months, weeks, days (depends on when you came into my life) with my disorder, or you have recently been "looped in" so to speak via Facebook. Either way, you're most likely here because you care in some way, shape, or form, and I appreciate that more than you will possibly ever know. Any form of support, whether it be a phone call to reach out, or even a simple "like" on FB of one of my anti-ED statuses, it all helps.

I'm going public with my recovery for a few reasons. The first and foremost is that I'm sick of lying to people. Every time someone asks me how school is going and I tell them it's fantastic, I wish I had the courage to say, "actually, I'm not in school right now. I'm in treatment for an eating disorder that I've had for 4 years." I'm tired of always covering for ED. It stops here. It stops now. For some of you who may have only recently discovered my secret, I apologize for the jarring slap in the face via FB. I would have, of course, rather told everyone in person, but that would have taken too much time, too many tears, and also too much traveling.
Another reason I'm "coming out" of ED's closet is that I need all the support I can get. I'll be leaving treatment in a week, and if I'm going to make it in the real world, I need all the helping hands I can muster. Plus, having followers to satisfy keeps me on top of my recovery process and reminds me to check in with myself. And everyone needs a little space to bounce ideas off of, no?
Also, making several phone calls a day to recount my day to multiple people gets old. Thank goodness for technology - I can have it all in one place for all to see! That doesn't mean you can't call me though :)

I also created a twitter account for the same express purpose - to keep you all informed - if you prefer that, follow me at @allisonfm12 (original, right? I didn't know what purpose it would serve at its inception, so I kept it tidy).

I apologize if there are lots of typos, most of you who know me well are aware of the fact that I'm a bit of a grammar Nazi...I am, however, on an iPhone, and most of us know how autocorrect likes to screw with us.

Bear with me as I get this started, I'll be posting more later - I suppose most of you will be wanting some kind of back story...and you'll get it, my story-telling muscles could use some exercise (just as long as its not excessive :p) <--- feel free to laugh at my jokes. It's ok. I promise.