Strike that. I do know what’s been bothering me. And it comes in two words that I’m sure many of you are familiar with.
Body image.
Those two words alone are like the scariest of threats wrapped in a death sentence. For someone who doesn’t struggle with it, it can be hard to explain why body image is such an issue. But for those who do struggle, it is a daily battle just to stay on the road of recovery. Body image is more than just being dissatisfied with how you look. It’s having pervasive thoughts intrude in your life constantly and relentlessly, and it often feels like there’s nothing you can do to combat it. It’s all-consuming, and often results in things like nights (er, mornings) like these where sleep is nonexistent.
*pauses to go back and read writing*
Gah I really wish that I had more poignant and inspirational things to offer on this subject, but as I said I am extremely sleep deprived and in the midst of a battle myself. I don’t even know why I’m writing this post…I just felt compelled to do so so that if there’s just one person out there who’s also struggling, s/he will know that s/he is not alone and that I am right with him/her fighting the good fight. So with that all said, I’ll let one of my icons wrap this post up for me.
Goodnight/good morning world. I wish you the sweetest of dreams and never forget that I’m here rooting for you. Together we can do this. ♥
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