Author: Elena Overfield
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The Version of Me That Got Me (And Didn’t Get Me) Through This Year
This year forced me to meet a version of myself I didn’t recognise, someone who made hard choices, faced relapses, endured toxic environments, and carried more than she should have. I survived all of it, even when I doubted I could. This post is a raw reflection, a brain-dump of gratitude for the version of…
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Putting It All Behind You: Letting Go as We Enter a New Year
As we enter a new year, letting go isn’t always about relief or fresh starts. Often it’s about grief. About saying goodbye to people who once felt like home, versions of ourselves we’ve outgrown, and chapters that shaped us more than we expected. This piece explores why mourning is a natural, necessary part of moving…
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What Do You Want Out Of The Rest of 2025?
This isn’t a list of resolutions or rules to live by. It’s a reflection on the energy I’m choosing to carry into 2026 – rooted in self-compassion, recovery-first thinking, gentle ambition, and intentional living. After years of unlearning extremes and redefining success on my own terms, this piece explores what it means to build a…
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Why Do We Yearn For People To Like Us
This blog by Pepetoe explores the deep-rooted need for external validation and the impact of others’ opinions on self-worth. It discusses how rejection feels like a denial of existence, emphasising that true self-acceptance comes from within. Ultimately, one must recognise their worth independent of others’ approval to fully embrace their identity.
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Christmas Time and Eating Disorders
Christmas has always been complicated for me, and even four years into recovery, the season still brings a mix of hope, fear, and old triggers. This year feels brighter, softer, more manageable — but I’d be lying if I said the thought of Christmas Day doesn’t still make my stomach twist. Maybe it’s habit, maybe…
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Enter Your Main Character Era: The Last-Month Energy You Didn’t Know You Needed
This final month of the year isn’t about fixing everything or becoming a perfect version of yourself. It’s about giving yourself permission to choose you again. After a year that may have felt heavy, messy, or full of unexpected endings, you deserve to reclaim your confidence in small, steady ways. This is your reminder that…
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What I’ve Learnt About Female Friendships In My 20s
A blog post by Pepetoe. There’s something about your early 20s that completely reshapes the way you see friendship. Suddenly, the people you thought you’d grow old with drift into the background, while the ones you barely expected to stay end up being your safest home. It’s not dramatic; it’s just life slowly revealing who…
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Learning To Be Grateful
A blog post by Pepetoe. Upon waking up this morning I received some crazy news. News I’ve been waiting to land in my inbox for two years. I was stood on the train platform, readying up for my journey to London Paddington, the 2.5 hour commute I do twice a week for my big girl…
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