Will I?
***Trigger warning - this is about eating disorders***29 total reviews
Comment from Wendy G
Thank you for your honesty, and for writing about a real issue, with a very big and important question. The origins of the disorder, and the consequences of different people's comments are startling. The repetition has value in your story because the question keeps recurring every timevonebusvfaced with the choice. I wish you all the best for the contest.
You have my vote.
Wendy
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2023
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Thank you for your honesty, and for writing about a real issue, with a very big and important question. The origins of the disorder, and the consequences of different people's comments are startling. The repetition has value in your story because the question keeps recurring every timevonebusvfaced with the choice. I wish you all the best for the contest.
You have my vote.
Wendy
Comment Written 01-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2023
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You are the best, Wendy!! Thank you so much for your feedback and your vote!! I really appreciate it!!!
Thank you again!!!! ❤️❤️
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your contest entry was well thought out, Mystery Author.
It was well written though poignant. You gave readers
pertinent examples that led you sadly to where you are
now. I hope the therapy continues to help. From what I've
read, just telling someone to eat is ridiculous.
Take care and best wishes in the contest, Jan
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2023
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Your contest entry was well thought out, Mystery Author.
It was well written though poignant. You gave readers
pertinent examples that led you sadly to where you are
now. I hope the therapy continues to help. From what I've
read, just telling someone to eat is ridiculous.
Take care and best wishes in the contest, Jan
Comment Written 01-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate it!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Comment from Sherry SG
This was a heartbreaking read for me. I was really hoping it was fictional but alas I read your author notes ! I am truly sorry for all the toxic people and influences you had in your childhood. It's shocking for me to learn about this toxicity as I grew up in very different environs.
But you are still very young. And on the right path. There is much time and scope for healing. I wish you the best.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2023
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This was a heartbreaking read for me. I was really hoping it was fictional but alas I read your author notes ! I am truly sorry for all the toxic people and influences you had in your childhood. It's shocking for me to learn about this toxicity as I grew up in very different environs.
But you are still very young. And on the right path. There is much time and scope for healing. I wish you the best.
Comment Written 01-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much! Your words really mean a lot to me. I greatly appreciate your feedback. Thank you again!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Comment from Janine HOW
Thought provoking & heartfelt. Fear creeps through your words. "Will I?" is my go to question yet it is self defeat. You share a sense of self defeat and at the same "you go girl", perseverance.
You will and you can. If you can practice self love ONE time during the next 24hrs, or few minutes, you have conquered the dis-ease of self! You are not alone. Thank you for writing how I. myself can feel certain days. Keep writing!!! It is very healing!
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2023
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Thought provoking & heartfelt. Fear creeps through your words. "Will I?" is my go to question yet it is self defeat. You share a sense of self defeat and at the same "you go girl", perseverance.
You will and you can. If you can practice self love ONE time during the next 24hrs, or few minutes, you have conquered the dis-ease of self! You are not alone. Thank you for writing how I. myself can feel certain days. Keep writing!!! It is very healing!
Comment Written 01-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2023
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Your comment made my day, thank you so much for your feedback, it really really means a lot to me. Thank you again! ❤️
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
This is a very brave but sad entry to this contest. The text needs to be a bit larger. There are many seniors on this site. A size 20 font is a good starting size especially for longer pieces like this one.
The message is clearly stated and easy to understand. The message is one that needs to be shared because many suffer from Anorexia and Bulima.
I think it was great you included a link for help. It would be good too if you would include the hotline for eating disorders.
The visuals fit okay. Good luck in the contest. I voted for your entry because it was authentic, brave and well-written. Blessings to you.
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2023
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This is a very brave but sad entry to this contest. The text needs to be a bit larger. There are many seniors on this site. A size 20 font is a good starting size especially for longer pieces like this one.
The message is clearly stated and easy to understand. The message is one that needs to be shared because many suffer from Anorexia and Bulima.
I think it was great you included a link for help. It would be good too if you would include the hotline for eating disorders.
The visuals fit okay. Good luck in the contest. I voted for your entry because it was authentic, brave and well-written. Blessings to you.
Comment Written 01-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much for your feedback! I?ll make sure to make my font bigger! Thank you again!!! ❤️❤️
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You are welcome.
Comment from CrystieCookie999
This is an interesting post. I know there is incredible pressure on young girls to stay thin and attractive. It reminds me of a comment I made one time without thinking in a class full of girls in a high school, where I told one young lady she might want to try modeling, and at least ten other girls kind of gave me a look as if I were judging solely on appearance with that comment. They were, after all, just as beautiful, and I really had made an assumption based on an observation more than deeper acquaintance. There was one sentence fragment I stumbled over, not understanding what it meant: Low vitamins throughout the alphabet.
I know nutrition suffers when one starves herself, so maybe that is the significance.
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2023
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This is an interesting post. I know there is incredible pressure on young girls to stay thin and attractive. It reminds me of a comment I made one time without thinking in a class full of girls in a high school, where I told one young lady she might want to try modeling, and at least ten other girls kind of gave me a look as if I were judging solely on appearance with that comment. They were, after all, just as beautiful, and I really had made an assumption based on an observation more than deeper acquaintance. There was one sentence fragment I stumbled over, not understanding what it meant: Low vitamins throughout the alphabet.
I know nutrition suffers when one starves herself, so maybe that is the significance.
Comment Written 01-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2023
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Your review is amazing, thank you so much for taking the time to read my work and to leave an awesome review. You are the best!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a tragic tale and I am so sorry you suffered with problems with self image. Obesity is a problem and your teacher probably thought she was doing you a good turn by explaining the pitfalls of becoming overweight, but did she give you the tools to manage it? And you were far too young to worry about getting fat. Any boy who is more concerned about a girls size than loving her for who she is, would be avoided like the plague. I like to be slim and as I have aged I have had to reduce my food intake, but it is a balance between need and greed. I wish you well and than you for sharing this intimate personal story which may even help others, love Dolly x
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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2023
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This is a tragic tale and I am so sorry you suffered with problems with self image. Obesity is a problem and your teacher probably thought she was doing you a good turn by explaining the pitfalls of becoming overweight, but did she give you the tools to manage it? And you were far too young to worry about getting fat. Any boy who is more concerned about a girls size than loving her for who she is, would be avoided like the plague. I like to be slim and as I have aged I have had to reduce my food intake, but it is a balance between need and greed. I wish you well and than you for sharing this intimate personal story which may even help others, love Dolly x
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Comment Written 01-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2023
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Hi Dolly! This review is amazing, thank you so much for always taking the time to read my work. Your feedback means a lot. Thank you so so much again!!! ❤️❤️
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I just voted for you, good luck x x x
Comment from Sarah Das Gupta
Many congratulations on being so honest and raising this terrible problem. As a teacher, I have come across this issue often. It is so difficult to deal with as western fashion promotes the idea of the size 8 or smaller model,
certainly in UK!
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023
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Many congratulations on being so honest and raising this terrible problem. As a teacher, I have come across this issue often. It is so difficult to deal with as western fashion promotes the idea of the size 8 or smaller model,
certainly in UK!
Comment Written 22-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023
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Thank you so much for the amazing rating and feedback!! This is a touchy subject and It really means a lot to me!! Thank you again!!!
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Best wishes frm UK!
Comment from Lea Tonin1
Poignant and powerful if those 2 words can go together. Very well written. I feel a deep empathy for the young woman in this writing. It's very possible its you. And I think she will.....
The way you have presented this work is quite brilliant! The 2nd oldest question in the world is "will I" and the 1st being "why." Eating disorders are very real and very prevalent up to and including today and terrible on the subject's psychological well being. Well done! A very impactful and a and relevant work you have produced today thank you for your submission have a great night!
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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023
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Poignant and powerful if those 2 words can go together. Very well written. I feel a deep empathy for the young woman in this writing. It's very possible its you. And I think she will.....
The way you have presented this work is quite brilliant! The 2nd oldest question in the world is "will I" and the 1st being "why." Eating disorders are very real and very prevalent up to and including today and terrible on the subject's psychological well being. Well done! A very impactful and a and relevant work you have produced today thank you for your submission have a great night!
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Comment Written 22-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023
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Wow!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story and leave this amazing comment, it?s a touchy subject and I?m glad you liked it. Thank you again! You are awesome! ❤️
