Self-image
She looked in the mirror Didn’t like what she saw Thought she was fat- Though it couldn’t be further From the truth She dieted And exercised Every day She…
Confusion is the key
I stare at my food. I play with it. I take a tiny bite. They stare at me. They say mean words. I don’t want to hear it. I’m too skinny But I don’t see it. It’s…
Hunger.
She waited to see her grandparents pick her up. She walked outside. The wind had a bite to it, it stung her cheeks. Her stomach rumbled underneath her hands…
Walking Skeleton
She stared at herself in the mirror. Her eyes glanced at the distorted image that reflected back at her. The girl’s cheeks were sunken in, and she was paler…
My Disease
Skinny, skinnier, Wasting away. The max is 500 Calories a day. Stomach growling, Just ignore it. Once you’re skinnier, You’ll adore it. Drink more water, Make…
Satisfaction
“You look like a little girl.” That was the best compliment I had received in a very long time. The dark wash jeans and ruffled sweater I was wearing could…
"I... Don't Understand"
Three weeks before prom. The dress arrived today and I’m ready to try it on. Excitement bubbles up inside me and I feel like I’m about to burst. I stand on top…
Shangri-La of Anorexia
I am forever swimming in a giant chocolate sundae. The walls of the glass are to tall to climb out, but I would never have the urge to leave. The three types…
i will only talk to you
“Hi.” My voice is small, quiet. “I need to talk to you. I’ll only talk to you.” I am still hiding in the shadows, I don’t want you to see my face just yet. My…