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Without Tapestry, I can honestly say that I do not think I would be here today. Everyone (workers and residents) were so inviting, understanding, and always willing to help whenever needed. What I loved the most is that I could go at my own pace, within reason. There was never anyone forcing me to eat everything on my plate, or locking me in my room at night. There is a sense of trust that gave me the strength to do things for myself, which I wouldn’t have been able to continue on my own if I had been forced.

The programs were extremely helpful, and I felt I learned something new about myself, my disorder, my strengths, weaknesses, or motivations every single day. I wish I could have stayed at Tapestry for much longer than I did, and I greatly regret ever leaving.

I learned so much at Tapestry because I was completely honest to myself and those who were there to help me. Because I went at the right pace for me on my path to recovery, with all the support at Tapestry, I was able to find myself again.
 

-Anon.

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My experience was incredibly eye-opening and life-changing. Tapestry saved my life. I am so thankful and appreciative to have been able to receive all of the help and support that I needed. I was scared and hopeless when I first walked in to Tapestry's doors, but I was immediately welcomed with open arms into a treatment center that eventually felt like my home and the staff involved felt like my new family. I couldn't have been at a better place to heal.

I would recommend Tapestry to anyone struggling with an eating disorder. If you are serious about recovery and willing to do whatever it takes to recover, then this is the place to be at. The professional and affiliated staff are great (total understatement), knowledgeable and very caring. They are some of the most amazing people I've ever met. Tapestry itself its a small facility, which I found very comforting, and the house is beautiful, which literally makes you feel at home. The surrounding town is beautiful as well, offering mountains, forests, and waterfalls nearby- which I found ideal for healing.

Like I said, Tapestry saved my life. I know I still have a lot of work to do as I continue on my path of recovery, but I'm in a much better place physically and mentally than before I went in. Thanks to Tapestry, I now have the tools necessary to confidently fight my eating disorder, recover, and live a wonder-full life.

Thank you Tapestry for all of the strength, love, support, and hope that you offered me each and every day that I was there. I will never forget my experience there or be able to thank all of you enough.

-VS (image by the author)
 

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Dear Tapestry,  

As I’m writing this my eyes fill with tears. The good tears tho- tears of gratitude and happiness. It’s something I’ve never felt, and something I can’t explain. The purpose of this letter is to try and put some of what I’m feeling into words.

A few weeks ago, I began struggling. I started slipping. 

But, for the first time in years, I managed to catch myself. I did not fall down, like many times before, but instead, used the knowledge that you gave me and the strength I now know I have inside of me to fight back, and get on track. 

I’m in a better place now than I’ve ever been. And I can say that with truth and confidence. 
What I really want to say is thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.  

Thank you for helping me find myself again. Thank you for saving me. Thank you for giving me hope, when I had none. Thank you for showing me what strength is, and helping me find it in myself. Thank you for not giving up on me. Thank you for caring. Thank you for teaching me the tools I need to successfully overcome something I though I was powerless to. Thank you for being an inspiration. Thank you for giving me lifelong friends. Thank you for reminding me that I am beautiful. Thank you for allowing me to eat again. Thank you for helping me stop abusing myself. Thank you for giving me back my joy, my freedom, my hope, my dreams, my courage, my confidence, my happiness.. Thank you for giving me my life back.

I could go on and on. I just want you to know that, without you, without all of you- I don’t know where I would be. Bless all of you, for all of the work you do and all of the lives you impact. The work you do inspires me to work in a career where I can give back to those suffering with eating disorders. YOU are all amazing and you should know that not a day goes by when I don’t think of everything you guys have done for me and for so many other women. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and you are unbeleivable, inspirational, courageous individuals.  

Tina, Sadie, Leslie,  Ward, Nicole, Heidi, Kristen, Kathy, Martha, Pam, Karen, Margaret Ann, Bridget, and to those who I didn’t get a chance to meet but I know you are part of this amazing team, thanks. Please never forget how wonderful and loved you are. Hugs, lovely thoughts, and my best wishes to you all. 

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I had a monumental day last week. This being my third year being in recovery, YEAH! It was lunchtime, I was hungry and those golden arches were in sight. In my mind I'm saying "no, no, no" but something happened and I whipped it in the parking lot. Parked the car and walked through the doors. I got myself a burger, fries, and a diet coke. Took my tray filled up my drink, got some ketchup and sat down! Found this cozy corner and indulged in my lunch. I savored each bite and was mindful. It was SO GOOD. I honestly do not remember the last time I ate McDonalds or let alone entered one. I was so proud of myself and thought I would share. I want to give a big shout out to all you ladies at Tapestry who shared their support, empathy, love, and strength to me through those hard times. It's been a long journey, this life of mine, so far :) I wouldn't be where or who I am right now without the experience I had at Tapestry. Thank You,
KS