DON’T LET THE
BOGEY MAID
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“At the height of my struggle, I wore sunglasses until friction blistered my nose and ears, their arms hooked on for dear life.”
~ Carrie-Ellise Poirier (Founder of Bogey Maid)
CAUTION
This website contains detailed discussions and personal reflections on Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). The content may include descriptions of distressing thoughts, feelings, and behaviours related to body image and self-perception. If you find topics related to mental health and body image challenging or triggering, please proceed with caution. Your well-being is important.
Welcome to Bogey Maid – a platform championing healthy body image and dedicated to recovery from Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
I remained silent about my BDD for over two decades because, to me, it was nothing more than a “vanity curse,” my shameful, dirty little secret.
BDD isn’t something you simply outgrow, it’s not vanity, and it’s not a universal experience.
Don’t stay silent like I did. Recovery is possible.
DON’T LET THE
DISTORT YOUR
“There are moments when one has to choose between living one’s own life, fully, entirely, completely-or dragging out some false, shallow, degrading existence that the world in its hypocrisy demands.”
~ Oscar Wilde
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