Archive - The Messy Middle

Today I saw my book in the flesh for the first time

And what I saw SHOCKED ME

Jun 26

6 Surprising Things I Still Struggle With Despite 20 Years of Therapy

The 5th one is unnervingly honest, I really hope I don't regret sharing this.

Jun 20

You're Not Lost

i promise. ok i don't really know. but here are some things i think about being lost that might change your mind.

Jun 17

ANNOUNCING: The 2026 Cartagena Trip

For the girlies who've healed just enough to cause a little trouble.

Jun 9

5 Unconventional Truths About Eating Disorders You Need to Know

Whether you struggle with an eating disorder or not, chances are someone in your life is, and these five truths could help you (and them).

Jun 2

April 2025

Pre-Order "Look Up," my new book

A Guide for Navigating Life's Uncertainties & Finding Your Horizon

Apr 9 •

Rachel Havekost, M.Sc.

February 2025

Applying for an apartment gave me a mental breakdown

How moving cracked open repressed emotions, and how it's so, very much not about moving

Feb 17 •

Rachel Havekost, M.Sc.

Road trips, teenage heartbreak, skipped meals

What I tell my therapist when she asks how my eating disorder developed

Feb 1 •

Rachel Havekost, M.Sc.

January 2025

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