Eating Disorder Treatment Fundraiser for Malinda Ann Hill

“Malinda Ann Hill decided to resume treatment for her eating disorder almost as soon as she shifted to working remotely in March 2020.”
Trapped in the House With an Eating Disorder
By Virginia Sole-Smith
The New York Times
March 31, 2021

(UPDATED on September 27, 2021)

It has been difficult to share my story and ask for the help I desperately need.

I have been struggling greatly with an eating disorder relapse that was exacerbated by the pandemic and the stalking I have experienced for over 11 years .

On March 23, 2020, I was admitted into a virtual partial hospital program (PHP) for eating disorders. 

On May 5, 2020, I transferred to another virtual PHP.

On June 30, 2020, I was discharged from virtual PHP because I couldn’t afford to continue treatment and had to return to work.

On January 31, 2021, another stalking incident triggered another serious relapse.

On March 15, 2021, I was re-admitted to the virtual PHP for eating disorders. 

On May 14, 2021, I was unexpectedly discharged from PHP because virtual program had to suddenly close.

On May 17, 2021, I was admitted to virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) for mental health while continuing to attend virtual peer support groups for my eating disorder.

On July 20, 2021, I was suddenly discharged from IOP because the team recommended residential treatment.

On August 17, 2021, I was admitted to a virtual PHP for eating disorders, anxiety, depression & PTSD.

On August 31, 2021, I was notified that my employment status is terminated on October 1 and I will lose my health insurance on November 1.

On September 27, 2021, I was admitted to an in-person PHP for eating disorders, anxiety, depression & PTSD.

I continue to struggle emotionally, physically and financially.

If you are able to help me continue treatment by donating $5, I’d greatly appreciate your support.

If you cannot afford to donate, please keep me in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you.

GoFundMe Fundraiser

https://gofund.me/6d3611a6

Malinda Ann Hill's Eating Disorder Treatment Fund on GoFundMe

“Malinda Ann Hill decided to resume treatment for her eating disorder almost as soon as she shifted to working remotely in March 2020.”
Trapped in the House With an Eating Disorder
By Virginia Sole-Smith
The New York Times
March 31, 2021

It has not been easy for me to share my story and ask for help even when I know I desperately need help.

I have been struggling greatly with an eating disorder relapse that was exacerbated by the pandemic and the stalking I have experienced for over 11 years .

I entered my first virtual partial hospital program on March 22, 2020 and was discharged from my second virtual partial hospital program on June 30, 2020 because I had to return to work.

I am currently suffering from another serious relapse that worsened after another stalking incident on January 31, 2021.

I entered my third virtual partial hospital program on March 15, 2021. Unfortunately, I was unexpectedly discharged from the program on on May 14, 2021 because the virtual program had to close suddenly and I was unable to attend the program in person.

I entered my first virtual intensive outpatient program on May 17, 2021 while I continue to attend virtual peer support groups.

I am waiting to receive assessments with the only other two eating disorder programs that are in-network with my insurance.

I am currently on my second medical leave of absence from work so I am struggling financially, emotionally and physically.

On July 1, I must pay $3,800 to continue treatment since my coverage starts over with a new medical plan administrator.

If you can donate $5 to fund my continued treatment, I'd greatly appreciate your financial assistance.

If you cannot afford to donate, please keep me in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you.

Malinda Ann Hill
June 1, 2021

Trapped in the House with an Eating Disorder by Virginia Sole-Smith

Thank you to Virginia Sole-Smith and The New York Times for the opportunity to share my story.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/31/well/mind/covid-eating-disorders.html

UPDATE on 4/29/2021

I am currently writing about my experience with an eating disorder during the pandemic & compiling resources, etc. for another blog post. If you’ve found helpful resources or are willing to share your personal experience, please contact me in the comments or on Twitter.