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Anorexia.

She looks in the mirror and pokes at her thighs.
She slides her hands over her stomach,
and she smiles as her hand glides over a bone.
Not a morsel of food will pass her lips.

She looks as if the slightest breeze will blow her away.
As if the slightest touch would break her.
So pale and fragile looking, yet so elegant.
Not a morsel of food will pass her lips.

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My Anorexia 1by ~stephiepoo42

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I wanted these pictures to show how lonely and empty anorexia can make you feel.

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~heararixrawr Apr 23, 2012 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

This really captures the emotions that come along with anorexia and other eating disorders. It is a beautiful piece and I'm very glad to hear that you've recovered. It takes a lot of strength and is very admirable.

~stephiepoo42 Sep 25, 2012

Thank you, I appreciate the message.

~Molot Jun 26, 2011 Hobbyist Photographer

I've seen this in someone's

folder. I hope it's OK now. And even if it isn't - admitting you have problem and accepting the truth is first step for others to accept you. So you were on good path

. (and trust me I so wish I did not know what I'm talking about)

~stephiepoo42 Jun 27, 2011

Thank you. I have been recovered for almost 4 years now. I am definitely better and am very glad I was able to admit my problem and seek treatment

~ZombieRyuka May 3, 2011

ICKY

Thin is NOT in.

~mariusciurcu Apr 22, 2011

nice

!frosty762 Apr 20, 2011

Folks with this problem need to hear this. You're not fat, at all. However obesity is a serious problem in the world today, as is anorexia. And to be honest people who would create drama because they think they're too fat, or too thin make me sick. Little children are starving to death right now. Not because they think they're fat, but because they have no food. Look up a town called Mogadishu. The abuse Americans render on their bodies is disgusting. And all in the name of "looks and appearance". Well in the REAL world (not America), people have to work for their food and homes and water.....and just about everything Western World takes for granted. America's greatness has because it's weakness too, by shielding it's people from REAL work, and REAL necessity, it has weakened the mind, body and spirit of Americans to the point that kids are worried about getting a cell phone(which they wont pay for) for Christmas, instead of who is the smartest kid in class(something that actually matters). It's sad. I'm gonna be flamed for this post and that's fine....because it will be from a spoiled American living in a dream. Just pray that your dream doesn't end and you have to walk in the world's shoes one day....

~stephiepoo42 Jan 23, 2012

Eating disorders are usually the result of a traumatic event the individual has experienced. It's a mental illness and not tied to appearances as much as one might assume.

~stephiepoo42 Jun 27, 2011

First off, I have been recovered from anorexia for almost 4 years now. This picture is old but I keep it up because it is emotional and represents what I was experiencing at that moment.

If you think anorexia is about being "thin", then you obviously have no clue what anorexia is. Many people who experience eating disorders experience a trauma in their life and their way of coping is through an eating disorder. So maybe before you start accusing me of being superficial, you should actually speak with someone who has gone through an addiction or personal struggle in their life.

~vonlobo Mar 31, 2011

lonly but so sweet

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