A PERSONAL JOURNEY WITH BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER
There is more to life
than the mirror.
I’m Stephen. This is my story of living with BDD—and finding my way toward a fuller life, one day at a time.
You may recognize some of yourself here. I hope these honest accounts of the hard days, the small steps, and the people who help will remind you that you’re not alone.
An honest story. A little hope. A way forward.
FIND YOUR PLACE TO BEGIN
You don’t have to walk this road alone.
How it began
Acne, appearance, and the beginnings of my experience with BDD.
Read the beginning →The people beside us
A letter from my wife about supporting someone who lives with BDD.
Read her perspective →Something to turn to
Books and tools collected along the way, for reading, reflection, and support.
Browse the resources →FROM ONE PERSON TO ANOTHER
A life worth showing up for.
This journal holds difficult moments as well as hope. I share it because being understood can make a lonely experience feel a little less lonely.
There isn’t a perfect recovery story here. There is a person trying to find his way—and an invitation to keep going together.
Explore the journal →PAGES FROM THE JOURNEY