how i'm healing my relationship with food / my eating disorder story

As a 16 year old girl who has struggled for years this is incredibly helpful to me. Wanting to enter the modeling industry is almost what keeps me from fully recovering. I am beyond proud of you for speaking out. Thank you.

hi bentley, i just turned 18 and have been modeling for the last 3 years. last summer i went into an asian market for the standard 3 month term and had no idea what i was getting myself into. before and during that trip i experienced a lot of the same language and issues you’ve been bringing light to (measurements, degrading comments, eds). afterwards i’ve been very pessimistic about continuing my career even though i do really love many aspects of it. but so much of the culture is denial - denying that it’s unhealthy, denying that it can ever be changed, etc. hearing you speak up for yourself and have the courage to be honest about your experiences even just in this video is wildly powerful, not just for me but the thousands of models who face this every season. you make me want to continue a career and make it seem possible for the industry to eventually actually value the health of it’s models- the HUMANS a part of it. you are such a role model and i wish you nothing but the success you deserve that is 100% ahead of you. thank you so much for having the courage to share your story and work to change what’s been so wrong for so long. ❤❤

i’m so proud of you ❤

it’s about the progress bb!! keep going day by day!💞 you’re amazing for being this vulnerable!

you made me tear up omg ,thank you so much bentley

So proud of you! Thank you for sharing again <3. I really admire your strength and courage. Sending you lots of love and healing xx

Really nice to see how happy and radiant you seem to be now. I went to through something similar in my early 20s and now in my 50s things are so much better and healthier, but it still gets a bit complicated sometimes. For me it was about control. Being not the happiest of teenagers and slightly overweight this was finally something I could control. It was also the 1st time I started to get noticed and getting positive feedback of the way I look, so naturally I thought the skinnier the better... which of course is **cked up. So happy that you shared your story because I think it will be very helpful!

I am soo impressed how reflected you are! And I love the vibes you give us through your videos!! Thank you so much for everything you share with us, you are amazing! ❤️

The fading of emotion/ feelings that comes w calorie restriction is so real 😢 glad you’re doing better!

Sometimes I just click on random stuff that doesn't apply to me directly. This is one of those times. I'm really glad to see this message getting spread to people who need it :) I think the most important part of the video is where she talks about how certain diets/fasting etc. are not for people in recovery. Different people in different stages have different needs, and I think you illustrated it perfectly. Thank you for being you <3

So proud of you. Thank you for sharing this❤ Completely agree with everything you said.

you didn’t deserve that trauma this is your healing glowing year

Welcome to February!

Bentley, your an inspiration to my daughter, and every other parents child. Thank you 🌞❤️🙏 Television networks, you need this, young lady.👍🙏

thank you so much for sharing this. i also went to costa rica this year (totally inspired by you actually) and we had a very similar experience. I could not fully enjoy my vacation because i was so preoccupied with what i ate and how i looked. i ended up eating the same salad over and over again even though i wish i had something different. its so crazy how i looked at your pictures in costa rica wishing i was like you when we both struggled with the same problems.

Thank you so so much. You are a gem. Everything you said rang true in my soul. I am SO proud of you for taking that huge step towards recovery! May I ask how you found your therapist, and/or how you knew they were the right one for you? I know I need help for my eating disorder, but I'm scared to just go through someone my insurance covers and they assign me someone who doesnt connect with me or that I feel hears/understands me:(

I knew you were a very special girl when I first saw you those years ago, only I did not guess how special. What an amazing break-out video. Thank you.

Im so proud of you !!

you are a model - truly, not because of the clothes you wear, but because of this video. thank you!

Thank you so much for sharing this ❤ no one talks about how much EDs affect relationships and your ability to have emotions, its the worst part