Promoting body positivity and eating disorder recovery.
by Annie —
Directions: First read the poem forward line by line AND then read it backwards line by line:
-I won’t take one step further
-And it’s a lie that
-There’s something beyond this
-I’ll always believe
-That this is too hard
-And I won’t surrender to the thought
-That I’ll keep fighting forever if I have to
-Because I know in my heart
-This is as good as it’s going to get
-You won’t hear me say
-I’m getting back up
by Micaela —
by Leslie Lane —
When I was younger, I rarely felt shy or socially isolated. As my eating disorder became full blown, I found myself struggling more and more when out in the world. Even when my weight was stable, I felt uneasy around others and always felt as if I were being watched. Increasingly I had the urge to hide myself and just stay at home and away from the eye of the public. As time passed, I broke off friendships and even felt strained with some of my family.Continue Reading
by Micaela —
