Some things I've learned...

These are just some observations I've made in my time on the planet. Some may be quite personal to me, and some will be about other things.

1. People with EDs have "relationships" with food in ways the non-disordered do not.

2. Showing love has a lot more impact than just saying the words.

3. Harry Potter can honestly change your life for the better.

4. Oatmeal with American Cheese slices is very slimy. (I gave up after one bite and ate some Ramen instead.)

5.Friends can be family, and family can be strangers. Blood isn't the only tie.

6. Forgiving yourself when you screw up is so much harder than forgiving others.

7. Music and laughter are good medicines for most life situations.

8. You can learn lessons from almost anything if you see it through open eyes.

9. Always wear layers. That way, you'll be prepared if the weather shifts.

10.Chocolate chip cookies are good for the soul, even if they stick to the hips, so eat them and enjoy.

Thank you for indulging my moment of randomness. I will now return you to your regularly scheduled programming. Blessings and peace to all.

recovery on a fat day

A/N: Trigger Warning-contains discussion of eating disorders and related issues. This poem is what recovery feels like to me when I'm having a hard time. This was written as a kind of catharsis for me. I have no idea why it feels easier to express these things in poetic form, but there you have it. If you have any feedback, it's highly welcome. Support is also highly appreciated. The lowercase title is because days like that are when I feel bad about myself, so they deserve lowercase letters. Illogical logic, I know, but if e.e. cummings can be quirky, why not me? So, on with the scribbles!




( This is my brain when it's been eaten by an eating disorder...or not... )