Photo by @_kellyu ?I?ve been in recovery for about a year, which does not mean healed. It means I?m aware of my struggles, and now I?m working on it,? says 24-year-old Kelly Uchima (@_kellyu), who lives in Chicago. From elementary school through college, Kelly struggled with eating disorders. In 2015, she sought support from a therapist, and her relationship with herself started to transform, both IRL and on Instagram. Today her account, previously focused on fitness, is devoted to self-love. ?Pursuing a relationship with yourself, your body and food in self-loving ways is such a journey that?s forever,? says the academic researcher. ?I think that?s my biggest mission in social media: showing people how to become their own friend, their own supporter.? ? To learn more about Kelly, check out today?s story. This post recognizes @neda Awareness Week in the US. #NEDAwareness