Stories

Hi, I'm Ali from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Moonshadow’s Spirit came into my life in August 2016. Because they helped me, I wanted to share my story to bring hope, to help…

I cannot ever express the gratitude I have for you (Sharon), your daughter (Jenn), and everyone involved with Moonshadow's Spirit.  I really believe that you helped to save my life…

Since the age of seven I had been overweight. Traumatic events and family issues affected me greatly and led to an emotional attachment to food. I gained weight and, at…

I am not an expert on eating disorders, or an expert on anything really. I don’t speak or write on this topic regularly. I was friends with Jenn, and I…

Jennifer entered residential treatment for her eating disorder in June of 2005.  While she was away, I remember apologizing to our minister for not focusing on my responsibilities for a…

How do you describe the mind of someone with an eating disorder?  Jennifer eloquently described the battle within in her online journal.  She wrote this as she slowly sank into…

This is the personal story of a young woman with Type 1 Diabetes AND an eating disorder.  Claire, a friend of our namesake, Moonshadow (Jenn), shares her personal struggle.  Claire…

“I get so frustrated with people sometimes. Not for lack of sympathy or love from the people I’m close to, but just because I know that there is a large…

“I mean, they say you die twice. One time when you stop breathing and a second time, a bit later on, when somebody says your name for the last time.” …

On September 30 I will be in Washington, DC and will join others to March Against Eating Disorders.  Honestly, I’m afraid to march.  My Jenn is gone, and carrying a…