Good news and kinda-good news...

I just read all that and have tremendous respect for what you are doing. I have had friends in similar circumstances and I know it can/will be hard. You have my support and without a doubt, support from everyone else on here.

Glad to hear you are doing well so far. And as for what people think, phhhhhfff... Most are so self centered or self conscious(?) that they seek out others faults to cover their own. Besides, I truly believe it's the person, and not the looks that make a person who they truly are. From what I've read, you are a very cool person. Keep up the good work :cool:

Hope this helps
 
Laura -- go to www.blogspot.com and set yourself up a journal. It is an amazing little piece of technology when you peek around in it (even if RunsWithLittleBoys maintains a blog there).
 
LMAO Mellow.. As I read, I thought you were gonna say torment RWK :D
It'll cheer you up. The blog would be a good idea
 
KnifeAddictAK said:
LMAO Mellow.. As I read, I thought you were gonna say torment RWK :D
It'll cheer you up. The blog would be a good idea
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KnifeAK...believe me, I would if the cowardly little shyte still allowed replies!
 
Ashes said:
So that's my most recent news. I don't really expect anyone to read all of this, but, like journaling, it's a way to let things out. And if anyone does read it, maybe that's good or bad. I don't really care anymore. I'm sick of lying, and I want to just be honest about myself. (Good girl, laura.)
~ashes
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Being honest with yourself is the begining of everything that you need to do. A lot of people here care about you and I am sure that there are a lot of people in your physical world that care for you too. You are an honored and respected member of our community and I hope that you know that you can turn to any of us for help any time that you want
gary
 
Good for you!
I've got 6 booze free years behind me.
You can do this.
We are all behind you.
:cool:
 
Nathan S said:
OK, gotta ask. Who the heck is Paula Poundstone?
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Comedian. Does stand up.

Ashes,

You have lots of people here who care about you, and about what happens to you. Anything you write will be read with caring, sympathy, and the 'you go girl' attitude.

I personally admire you for doing this. hang in there, it will get easier as time passes.
 
Im NO shrink, but it really sounds like you are (or were) just not happy with yourself (in the absolute most simplest terms). The anorexia thing has been getting alot of press in the last couple of years. It seems pretty common amongst young women and also in boys who have come to believe they'll never be thin enough to be accepted. Alot of that for women comes from the fashion ads and the commercials, fot the boys also ads but also movies. The anxiety and self doubt just feeds on itself and becomes very self destructive.

The problem with kids (no insult intended) is they often base their own self worth by the opinions of their peers - we all, well maybe not all but most, went through this stage growing up. It's not usually until High School or a little earlier when we begin to use other criteria to evaluate ourselves.

You really have to accept yourself, flaws, weaknesses, and strengths. Acknowledging any shortcomings and then deciding whether to leave then as is and set them aside, or, to try and change them (some just can't be changed). Think if something needs to be changed and then if it can be changed, how to do it positively.

By stepping forward, on your own, as you did in asking for help, shows you've come to the stage of self examination and acceptance.

Don't try and please everyone, you just cannot; and you'll go nuts trying to.
Once you are comfortable with yourself, I think much of the battle will be won.

Peace and happiness.
 
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