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Helping People With Anorexia or Bulimia

Today another modest but heartfelt donation of $30. on behalf of XIZOZU™ Medals of Honor was sent to one of the supported causes, chosen by you, our friends and fans.

Project Heal helps those fighting eating disorders like anorexia and bulimiaThe recipient: Project Heal – an organization focused on supporting those tackling eating disorders.  XIZOZU™ medals honoring Anorexia and Bulimia recovery were among the most requested last quarter, making Project Heal the perfect group to support this time around! We so appreciate their important and necessary work.

Operating under the belief that every little bit helps, we’re glad to support Project Heal and look forward to making future contributions as we continue to grow in reach and popularity.

Thank you, XIZOZU™ customers, supporters and friends. You make this possible, and worthwhile! Hope you feel a little of the love!

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Three Out The Door

I get chills when I send out the orders I get for XIZOZU™ medals. I feel  like I am now a part, albeit a very teensy-tiny part, of another person’s journey.

These three are being shipped to different people today: a person who conquered an eating disorder in Colorado, another battling one in New York, and the third, for a person who faced harsh personal challenges in Ohio – and beat them.

I never imagined creating these talisman medals for strangers would bring me such personal joy.

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I am an Eating Disorder Survivor

Understanding how your eating disorder has impacted who you are.

You too? Have you had to overcome an eating disorder?

My disorder: Bulimia. In my early twenties. Today I can hardly look at the very skeletal me in the photos from that time and not gasp a little. I weighed 98 pounds the day I got married. My wedding dress was a size three and had to be taken in 3 times.

Everyone attributed my weight loss to the stress of planning a wedding. I never corrected them… Continue reading “I am an Eating Disorder Survivor”