A harbour is defined as a sheltered body of water where ships can safely dock, or a place of refuge. Name aside, I didn’t know what to expect. I am always scared to try new things, but this new thing happened to be one that was life changing-life saving. The Harbour is a place of comprehensive care and compassion. A place to safely dock from the harsh water of mental illness – an eating disorder. Urge surfing proves difficult, but having a place to seek safety is needed, especially given there once was that need with no land in sight. That felt impossible. Recovery is not easy, but it becomes possible when you don’t do it alone. So, don’t do it alone. You no longer have to. I chose to be brave and ended up getting my life back. Recovery is not all sunshine and rainbows, but I can function, I can see my friends, I have energy for my priorities and to live the life I want to live. I thought eating disorder treatment would just improve my relationship with food and my ability to nourish my body. I did not expect the work we do to help my other mental health concerns too – my core beliefs, lack of self compassion, intrusive thoughts, etc. I feel like a person again, and no longer someone just in the throes of mental chaos, with one crisis after the next. I feel like I don’t have to only fight for survival anymore. I feel like I get to live. – Kelly