After 13 years of struggling with ARFID, I was exhausted, alone and scared. I was ready to throw in the towel. I was then introduced to Nicola nine months ago. I finally felt heard, understood and supported. She has been the warm, patient, wonderful person I had been seeking. She has supported and pushed me in the most loving, direct way as possible. I was sceptical at the beginning as not only was I experiencing the ED, I had an enormous loss of sensitivities, allergies and a diagnoses list that never ended. I had an immense amount of fear. We both chose everyday to work together as a team. She has never left (something I feared as many coaches/ practitioners/doctors had). I definitely wouldn’t be where I am today without her! I look forward to our weekly meetings as she’s not only my coach but my friend. She’s an angel in disguise. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to work with Nicola. I may not be recovered yet but each and everyday I am making progress and I know I will get there with her by my side.
