Will I?
***Trigger warning - this is about eating disorders***29 total reviews
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
I read this for the contest and found it not only informative, but a really good explanation why some people become anorexic. This might be well received the editor for a magazine for teens. You have said a lot and kept it brief, both good selling points.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2023
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I read this for the contest and found it not only informative, but a really good explanation why some people become anorexic. This might be well received the editor for a magazine for teens. You have said a lot and kept it brief, both good selling points.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2023
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Wow thank you! I really appreciate that! ❤️
Comment from prettybluebirds
I had the opposite problem. The kids called me stilts and beanpole because I was so tall and skinny. A fat girl did attend our school, and the kids were mean to her too. I can understand how you felt. I wish you the best in the contest.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2023
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I had the opposite problem. The kids called me stilts and beanpole because I was so tall and skinny. A fat girl did attend our school, and the kids were mean to her too. I can understand how you felt. I wish you the best in the contest.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much! ❤️
Comment from Douglas Goff
My goodness. Congratulations on taming your demons. I thought this was a great entry for the contest.
It's good to shed light on these issues. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2023
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My goodness. Congratulations on taming your demons. I thought this was a great entry for the contest.
It's good to shed light on these issues. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much for your feedback!!! ❤️
Comment from Marienkiefer
A wonderfully written story that draws from experience.
-Readers will appreciate how have delved deep down to find and recall how this disorder first surfaced and then progressed for you.
-An inspiring story. I hope you write more on this and the emotions that feed into this.
-Body image and body shaming are vital issues for so many people.
-From where does one draw strength?
Thanks for sharing your memory recall and some of the triggers. A very insightful and motivational piece.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2023
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A wonderfully written story that draws from experience.
-Readers will appreciate how have delved deep down to find and recall how this disorder first surfaced and then progressed for you.
-An inspiring story. I hope you write more on this and the emotions that feed into this.
-Body image and body shaming are vital issues for so many people.
-From where does one draw strength?
Thanks for sharing your memory recall and some of the triggers. A very insightful and motivational piece.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2023
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Thank you for taking the time to read it and provide such wonderful feedback! I really appreciate it!! ❤️
Comment from Mary Vigasin
How brave and strong you are to share your story and concerns. Shame on those teachers. I am glad that you are getting help. Our society puts undue pressure to look perfect.
I have fought the weight problem since childhood, unsuccessfully, trying uppers one time, diet after diet looking for that magic bullet. I avoid having my picture taken to see the truth.
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2023
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How brave and strong you are to share your story and concerns. Shame on those teachers. I am glad that you are getting help. Our society puts undue pressure to look perfect.
I have fought the weight problem since childhood, unsuccessfully, trying uppers one time, diet after diet looking for that magic bullet. I avoid having my picture taken to see the truth.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 04-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much, Mary! Your comments mean a lot to mean. I really appreciate you reading, thank you again!! ❤️
Comment from Terry Broxson
Wow, a very powerful story and question you have posed for this contest. I think the story will do well. Good luck. I want to focus on the writing and not the story.
Your writing is outstanding. I would give it a six if I had any left. In telling your story, you actually carry your reader along with you in school, and I thought I sitting in class with you and those crappy teachers. That boyfriend, you paint a picture of what he was like. The imagery of the pain and conflict you suffered in your mind comes through brilliantly.
I am glad you are getting help with the disorder. Your writing doesn't need help. Exceptional. Terry.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2023
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Wow, a very powerful story and question you have posed for this contest. I think the story will do well. Good luck. I want to focus on the writing and not the story.
Your writing is outstanding. I would give it a six if I had any left. In telling your story, you actually carry your reader along with you in school, and I thought I sitting in class with you and those crappy teachers. That boyfriend, you paint a picture of what he was like. The imagery of the pain and conflict you suffered in your mind comes through brilliantly.
I am glad you are getting help with the disorder. Your writing doesn't need help. Exceptional. Terry.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2023
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Wow! This really made my day! Thank you so much Terry! I really appreciate your comments on my writing!!! It means a lot to me!!! ❤️❤️
Comment from Tom Horonzy
"Tittering on a tightrope of insanity." Doesn't every writer do the same? Your metaphor may have been pointed towards eating but in searching for subjects to write on is to me a continual fast, too.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2023
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"Tittering on a tightrope of insanity." Doesn't every writer do the same? Your metaphor may have been pointed towards eating but in searching for subjects to write on is to me a continual fast, too.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2023
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Thank you!!! ❤️
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I understand
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I became aware of this problem when I received a call from the school nurse at my daughter's junior high school, telling me she had fainted and had not been eating. I bought books on proper nutrition and had her speak to a dietician, simply because I believed knowing the facts would help. We were lucky that it didn't turn into more.
I'm sorry to read of your struggle, and I hope you find people who will be a positive force for change in your life. There are voices all around us telling how inadequate we are. Social media is your worst enemy.
Good luck in your journey to a better, healthier life.
Pam
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2023
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I became aware of this problem when I received a call from the school nurse at my daughter's junior high school, telling me she had fainted and had not been eating. I bought books on proper nutrition and had her speak to a dietician, simply because I believed knowing the facts would help. We were lucky that it didn't turn into more.
I'm sorry to read of your struggle, and I hope you find people who will be a positive force for change in your life. There are voices all around us telling how inadequate we are. Social media is your worst enemy.
Good luck in your journey to a better, healthier life.
Pam
Comment Written 04-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2023
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I hope your daughter is doing well, it?s not an easy thing to go through or talk about. She?s really lucky to have you! Thank you so much for readying my story and for your feedback. It really means a lot to me. Please take care!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Comment from nomi338
I will try my best to not sound preachy, but the God that created you does not make mistakes. As your creator he has a very basic instruction, that is that you take care of yourself. If you purchased a brand new expensive car or cell phone, you would obviously take care of it. You are worth much more than any car or cell phone. What others think of you is nowhere as important as what you think of yourself. You must make the determination within yourself, that you are worth whatever it takes to make you happy. Concentrate on that. If you are not happy, you cannot make anyone else happy. Those who love you will be much happier seeing that you are happy. Try it, you just might like it.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
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I will try my best to not sound preachy, but the God that created you does not make mistakes. As your creator he has a very basic instruction, that is that you take care of yourself. If you purchased a brand new expensive car or cell phone, you would obviously take care of it. You are worth much more than any car or cell phone. What others think of you is nowhere as important as what you think of yourself. You must make the determination within yourself, that you are worth whatever it takes to make you happy. Concentrate on that. If you are not happy, you cannot make anyone else happy. Those who love you will be much happier seeing that you are happy. Try it, you just might like it.
Comment Written 03-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
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You don?t sound preachy, your comment was beautiful and I really took it to heart. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my piece and to leave such a wonderful and moving comment. I really do appreciate it and will remember it. Thank you again, it means a lot to me. ❤️
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You are welcome. I truly meant what I wrote.
Comment from patcelaw
It makes me totally upset to think that there would be teachers out there that would be pro spreading this kind of thing to young ladies about their bodies. I would just love to get a hold of their necks and ring them good. I am sorry that you had to go through this and I do hope that you recover, and that you become a very normal person and your body weight. I appreciate you writing the story and I know it must've been hard but know that I care. Patricia.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
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It makes me totally upset to think that there would be teachers out there that would be pro spreading this kind of thing to young ladies about their bodies. I would just love to get a hold of their necks and ring them good. I am sorry that you had to go through this and I do hope that you recover, and that you become a very normal person and your body weight. I appreciate you writing the story and I know it must've been hard but know that I care. Patricia.
Comment Written 03-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
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Thank you, Patricia. Your words mean a lot to me. I really appreciate it, I am doing a lot better and people like you and your kind words is what helps me everyday. I really really appreciate your beautiful words, and thank you for caring. It really does mean a lot to me. ❤️
