Leia Rivera
Leia Rivera is currently a student at Georgia State University. Formerly a dancer, she has struggled with eating disorders, depression, and anxiety since the age of nine. She is currently recovered, and looks forward to finishing her degree and achieving a future.
Why Some People Get Hives From Alcohol
By Leia RiveraAlcohol is heavily processed and exposed to several foreign agents that become bottled and packaged inside the liquid or become... Continue Reading
What to Do When You Have No One to Turn To
By Leia RiveraWhen you feel like no one seems to care, know that this is your addicted voice talking and that it is wrong. Continue Reading
Selena Gomez Introduces “DBT” to the Public
By Leia RiveraMore and more celebrities in recent times have spoken out about the benefits of therapy, but Selena Gomez’s recent Vogue interv... Continue Reading
5 Signs That It’s Time to Get Help NOW
By Leia RiveraIn active addiction, there are several events along the way that lead to rock bottom—some being easier to recognize than others. Continue Reading
4 Signs that You Have an Eating Disorder
By Leia RiveraEating disorders are particularly difficult due to the vast symptoms that each person can develop individually. Here are a few ... Continue Reading
What to Do When Insurance Doesn't Cover You
By Leia RiveraIf you or a loved one find yourself in a similar situation, don’t lose hope. You still have several other options you can work ... Continue Reading
Self-harm is sometimes hard to catch because, unlike other addictions that cause noticeable symptoms over a long period of time... Continue Reading
4 Tips I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before Residential Rehab
By Leia RiveraHere are a few tips to help you or a loved one better plan for residential treatment. Continue Reading
How to Prevent Self-Harm When the Feelings Get Unmanageable
By Leia RiveraSelf harm can be irresistible and seemingly unstoppable in the moment of urgency, but it does not have to be this way. Here are... Continue Reading
One writer shares her experience with dance therapy and the impact it had on her own recovery journey. Continue Reading