Hope Prevails Blogs

Waiting can feel prickly, noisy, and strangely exhausting. A five minute delay can feel like fifty, especially when it touches something important such as health results, school feedback, a reply from someone you care about, or an application that matters. If you have ever wondered why waiting feels bigger than the clock says, you are not alone.

Eating disorders are often misunderstood. They are not simply about food, weight, or appearance, but complex mental health conditions that affect thoughts, feelings, and behaviours around eating and body image. For many, they develop as a way of coping with overwhelming emotions such as stress or trauma.

When we think about healing, many of us imagine therapy sessions, medication, or lifestyle changes. While these are all important, one often-overlooked element is ritual. Rituals, whether small personal routines or deeply rooted cultural practices, create a sense of safety, grounding, and meaning during times of emotional difficulty.

Resilience isn’t something you’re born with or without, it’s something you can build, bit by bit, through everyday choices and intentional care. Just like a well-loved family recipe, emotional resilience has its key ingredients. And while everyone’s version may be slightly different, there are a few staples that create a solid foundation for handling life’s ups and downs.