Many people struggling with eating disorder recovery ask the same painful question: “Why can’t I let go of my eating disorder, even when I know it’s harming me?” Fear of recovery, grief, and the feeling that all the time, energy and sacrifice invested must  mean something can quietly keep people stuck. In this post, I explore why letting go can feel so hard, and what can help when you feel trapped in the space between wanting recovery and being unable to move towards it. Wh