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The Problem...
The problem with a culture that encourages eating disorders isn’t just that it makes us mentally and physically unhealthy.
The problem with that- the “thing about thin,” if you will- is that it robs us of our power.
Our power to create. Our power to love. Our power to contribute.
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You are...
You are not your bra-size, nor are you the width of your waist, nor are you the slenderness of your calves. You are not your hair color, your skin color, nor are you a shade of lipstick. Your shoe-size is of no consequence. You are not defined by the amount of attention you get from males, females, or any combination thereof. You are not the number ( Read more... ) -
No more words...
I really don't think there's much more to say. I'm learning to adapt. I'm trying a staged return back to normal activities which is horrendously painful, but I'd rather occasionally use the painkillers than keep building up a tolerance so that I have to take a tonne of them to do the same job.
At the end of the day, I've got to move on. Try and ( Read more... ) -
Go Placidly...
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
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Monday, Monday... so good to me ?
I'm fighting so hard. (I hate how often I have to say this).
I was in town with inconsiderate housemate and another friend today (shopping and hot chocolate for housemates birthday yesterday) and all they talked about was their mountain walking expedition at the weekend, their gym session on Sunday and the Zumba class they're going to tonight.
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It hasn't always been this way...
It hasn't always been this way
I remember brighter days
Before the dark ones came
Stole my mind
Wrapped my soul in chains
Now I live among the dead
Fighting voices in my head
Hoping someone hears me crying in the night
And carries me away
Set me free of the chains holding me
Is anybody out there hearing me?
Set me free
I'm not doing so well. I can't hide it. ( Read more... ) -
Things I hate...
If there is a God, he is an idiot and I HATE him.
This isn't fair, I can't cope, it hurts too much. I hate the pain, I hate chasing doctors, I hate the drugs and their nasty side effects. I hate people who ask 'how are you?' and don't really want to know. I hate people telling me they're 'praying for me' because it makes them feel better about ( Read more... ) -
Black Tie...
I'm trying so hard not to be overwhelmed.
I got 5 hours sleep last night, because I was trying to pack, and find smart clothes for the funeral. I am working a half day (its now 11am) and then we're leaving.
It kind of hit me as I was trying to find smart, black clothes for the funeral. I have suit trousers, a smart black jacket and an elegant top. ( Read more... ) -
Objection...
I seem to be halfway between faith and apathy about it.
I want to believe it, and there are some things in my life that have happened that lead me to believe there is a greater depth to it than our time on earth.
But equally, and at the moment, I find it so difficult to believe/trust a God that can let this happen to people. I understand the ( Read more... )
