It Started With a Stranger

At Love, A Stranger, we believe healing happens in connection. That even a stranger’s love—freely given, with no strings attached—can remind someone of their worth, their strength, and their right to recover. Sometimes, the person who helps you find your way back to yourself isn’t someone you know—just someone who cares enough to show up.

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This February, Love, A Stranger is everywhere. 🫒✨ We can’t wait to connect with college students & professionals, bringing strangers together, one conversation at a time. Not attending a tour stop? We’d still love to hear from you!
Behind every volunteer is a story that shaped them. “I thought control would save me. It lived in rules, in silence, in pretending hunger meant strength. Some days I felt powerful. Other days, those same rules swallowed me whole. Food never le
Today, one of our volunteers went about her morning routine, just like she always does — but this time, she set a timer. After snoozing her alarm and scrolling through social media, she got out of bed and did what she does every single morning
What the mirror says 💌 & if you’re struggling to believe it, we’re here. Text or call (601) 348-5683 4–10pm EST, every day.
“For me, being a part of Love, A Stranger is about being the person for others that I never really had. I didn’t have someone who truly understood or could relate to what I was going through — so now, I show up to listen and support
This isn’t fashion — it’s recovery armor. For every body in everyBODY. Each piece in this collection is a statement, a shield, and a celebration of bodies choosing to be seen in recovery. Wear it loud. Take up space. And never sh
LAS merch is coming… but recovery doesn’t wait. Until the drop, we’re living in our CEO’s recovery armor. Find it now at Sarcalla.com 🕊️ F*CK OFF, I’M EATING — embroidered hat Bad B*tches Don’t Count Calo
The Green Olive Club is our $5/month community for people who believe no one should face eating disorders alone. Your membership helps keep the nation’s only text-based eating disorder support helpline accessible — and offers a little ext
Support doesn’t have to come from someone who knows your whole story. Sometimes it comes from a stranger who’s willing to sit with you in it. We’re here. Every day. 4–10 PM EST 💌 (601) 348-5683
This is your permission slip for a quieter January. No resolutions about your body. No pressure to shrink, fix, or “improve” yourself. No timelines you have to keep up with. You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to move slowly. You ar
Social media is a highlight reel and the end of the year tends to magnify that… But real life doesn’t move in straight lines. Some years hurt more than we ever expected. Some seasons change us in ways we didn’t plan for. And some
One last exciting thing before the year ends… We’re introducing the Green Olive Club 🫒 The Green Olive Club is a community of ambassadors, supporters, and everyone in between. People who believe in growth, connection, and showing up e
A Letter From Us to You. 💌 If you need a pause, a voice, or a safe place to land… we’re here. (601) 348-5683 4–10pm EST
Sending love to those who are grieving, separated from loved ones, feeling alone, or staying strong when it feels impossible. To those who need extra love, are healing from a difficult year, or searching for a little hope. To those struggling finan
Five years ago today, our CEO, Sar, mailed 270 handwritten letters to inpatient residents at eating disorder treatment centers across the country. Each one was signed the same way: “Sending so much love, as a stranger.” At the time, she

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