For years I struggled with binge eating and for years I thought it was a strange character flaw of mine that I would keep secret for a long time, until I decided enough was enough.

In researching my own eating behaviours and emotional tie to food, I was surprised to discover that Binge Eating Disorder (BED) affects more people than anorexia and bulimia; and it is black women who are more likely to experience BED.

I’ve had the honour to highlight BED and it’s affect on black women for the brilliant publication Black Ballad. Please visit www.blackballad.co.uk to read my full feature.