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A Mere Shadow Of Myself
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A Mere Shadow Of Myself |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia 
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The image I see is not pretty Can you see the bags under my eyes I'm carrying so much weight God, I wish I was a suitable size My parents say I'm way too skinny But what on earth would they know They say that I'm not the same That I've lost my inner glow I used to have many friends But slowly I've driven them away I just wish I had the strength to tell them How much I really wanted them to stay My life is not my own now As I'm totally obsessed by food My personality is rapidly changing As I reveal many different moods I can hardly even look at food As I move it around on my plate If I play my cards right I might convince Mum that I already ate My illness has all but consumed me Like the food I no longer crave If I keep heading down this path I may end up in an early grave My soul has been taken over By someone I no longer know My life has become so confusing I just don't know which way to go I consider myself to be worthless As I try and find a good reason to live I have nothing to contribute No love do I have to give Consumed by self obsession Void of all self esteem Won't somebody wake me up And tell me all of this is a dream My bones have begun protruding How much more can my body take If you hold onto me too tightly I'm just as liable to break The voices tell me I'm not good enough They've invaded my mind you see And if I allow them to take over The person I once was will cease to be * * * * * WRITTEN FOR THOSE WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH THE DEBILITATING ILLNESS KNOWN AS ANOREXIA NERVOSA.WE NEED TO SHOW MORE COMPASSION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THIS TERRIBLE ILLNESS IN ORDER TO HELP PREVENT SUCH A TRAGIC LOSS OF LIFE.THIS WAS NOT WRITTEN FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE - I JUST TRIED TO IMAGINE WHAT IT MUST BE LIKE.THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ THIS.TAKE CARE........SUE * * * * * Suetang |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Sue, this is so very sad, and I feel you've expressed it in your own emotions so very well, though I couldn't imagine what it'd be like. (sad sigh) My heart goes out to all who have this anaxeric disease and pray with all my heart for them all! (sad sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, you have such a loving strong heart that shines with compassion! (big hugggssssss) We all love you so much, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
So glad to see the bottom message, for surely, no one can say what a disease isn't any more...so many things that we use to chalk up to eccentricity have intrinsic and underlying problems coming to the surface... thank you for sharing this! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Sue, Thanks for the disclaimer as this was so persuasive!  |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Sue, I love your heart and caring in sharing this poetic display of concern. It is a real problem among many. Especially our youth. Many beautiful and gifted souls are tormented by this deadly game of food. We must support them all we can and educate ourselves on the signs and symptoms. Thank you for reaching out. Many Blessings and Peace! Sincerely, Regina |
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