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maggiefaye submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter or poem to yourself about what you love about this chapter of your life 1 years, 2 months ago Chapter 26 comes to a close
Maggie FayeIt’s March. Spring is starting to peek through the clouds.
I’m trying to move slow. I’m trying to be easy.
I’m working hard just to breathe.
I’m pining for control over my own body,
My autonomy feels out of reach.I am reminded how I felt at sixteen, when I made the choice to starve.
Then I am reminded of the Palestinian children and men and women,
Dark eyes pleading while they wither away,
Bombs reflected back into our view.
I am humbled.I am not the same as I once was.
Gratitude exists, albeit forced at times.
Growth and healing is an active choice.
I let myself transform.Voting is closed
Aww Maggie, I am sorry to hear that you struggled with eating issues as a teen (I did as well). But it sounds like you are in the midst of healing and feeling healthier and stronger in every sense. I am not sure how old you are, but I got significantly better – dare I say all better in my mid-20s (around 26). A new environment and just writing until my fingers fell off really helped me. Sending lots and lots of hugs. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for being part of The Unsealed. Keep going. Keep growing and healing. I am cheering you on along the way. <3 Lauren
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