Creating Space to Write and Grow Spiritually

A Qualitative Inquiry

Abstract

This paper explores the spiritual health of an individual living recovered from an eating disorder. The goal is to advance understanding of diary writing as a contribution to healing and wellbeing. Frameworks guiding this study include autobiographical/performative and document analysis approaches. Data focused on spirituality was collected from diaries, journals, and art created, each critically analyzed for leading themes. Themes emerging from the inquiry included individual courage and connectedness, the role of diary writing and gaining self-knowledge, and maintaining daily spirituality in recovery.