Lose the Emotional Weight

Have you ever woken up in the morning and noticed you felt heavy? I don’t mean that extra serving of ice-cream or a second plate of mashed potatoes. I mean, when you feel like your body is heavy from shame, guilt, self deprecating thoughts, and so forth. If you’re not sure what that feels like, let me describe it a …

To My Pain Causer

I wanted you to be my teacher. I wanted to look at you with admiration. I didn’t want to blame you. I wanted us to heal together. I wanted us to take this journey together. I’m sorry I blamed you. It hurts so much that sometimes it’s easier just to blame others. I want to forgive you. I love you …

You Are Not A Defective Model

I used to sleep as long as I could. I used to try to trick myself and take pills. I used to try to find just the right person to be with that would make me happy. I used to think obsessively about food all the time. I used to think I was so undeserving. I used to shrink in …