First off: I want to give a bigΒ thank youΒ for 4000 subscribers! I am truly humbled and grateful for the outpouring of love and support in this little community. I appreciate each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart. π
Alright, onto tonightβs post.
Iβm writing this from my oldΒ bedroomΒ in my childhood home. Iβm surrounded byΒ bookshelvesΒ filled with yearbooks and old photographs, now collecting dust, reminding me of who I once was. Capturing the past and fitting it into a 5X7 frame.
Weird.
So many memories here.
But for as much reflection as Iβve done about this place, Iβve gotta say, I love being home.
Whenever my family is together, we love watching movies after dinner. Granted, my mom falls asleep half way through every. single. time – (it’s actually quite impressive)Β – but nonetheless, weβre movie junkies.
So tonight we watched a film that touched me profoundly, as it vividly captured my journey of recovery:Β Woman in Gold.
GREATΒ film. 110% recommend it. Itβs about Maria, played by Helen Mirren, a Jewish woman who is taking the Austrian government to court, because during WWII, the Naziβs stole a painting of her aunt during a raid on their house. The painting, a family heirloom which was willed to her, ended up in the Austrian national art museum after the war. They are now refusing to return it to its rightful owner: Maria. It is now worth over $100 million dollars.
Sheβs seeking restitution.
Β And thereβs a scene in the movie where her lawyer (played by Ryan Reynolds, heart eyes) reads the definition ofΒ restitution:
Restitution:βThe restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner. The restoration of something to its original state or former condition.β
Wow.
Allow me to pick my jaw up off the floor.
I mean, is that not recovery in a nut shell?!
The restoration of somethingΒ lostΒ orΒ stolenΒ to itsΒ proper owner. TheΒ restorationΒ of something to itsΒ original state or former condition.
Ok letβs just take this a step further:
Restoration: the act of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition
Restoration is a big word in eating disorderΒ recovery. Letβs just address the elephant in the room:Β weight restorationΒ is of highest importance whenΒ recoveringΒ from anorexia. But thereβs a lot more to recovery than just that.
And as I was reflecting on the movie, the scene with the definition really stayed with me. Because all I could think about was how it was an allegory of recovery.
Butβ¦
There was something that just wasnβt quite right.
Restoring something to itsΒ formerΒ condition.
Here I am, writing this is my old bedroom, face to face with photos and images of me growing up.
And it couldnβt have been moreΒ apparent:Β Iβm not who I used to be.
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Who I was, is not who I am today.
Sure, I can beΒ restoredΒ to my former weight and be physically back to my βoriginal state,β but I, intrinsically, canΒ neverΒ be restored to my formerΒ condition β-my former self– pre-anorexia.
Because it changed me.
It strengthened me. It gave me courage. Gave me faith. Made me a warrior.
Those are things that I had to learn throughΒ struggle. Through pain. And that will now,Β forever, be part of who I am.
When (notΒ if) we go through times in life where things are hard, trying, painful, — we are transforming. Growing. Maturing. Learning.
Can we really go back to ourΒ formerΒ condition after enduring and surviving times of trial? No.
StrugglesΒ changeΒ you.
But thatβs not a bad thing.
Looking at my smiling childhood photos, sure I was a cute kid. I was reminded of all the laughter and silliness. Captured were moments of joy and celebration. Also captured, were photos where I was in my disease, and onlyΒ IΒ knew the pain behind the smile. But for the good times and hard times, the girl in the photos is no longer me.
And only when I stop trying to recapture that time, can I move forward.
Thatβs the thing. People think that, in recovery, once the weight is restored, that things just return to normal. That *poof*Β all of a sudden youβreΒ restoredΒ to yourΒ former state.
But the fact is, thatβs not the case.
Because theΒ newΒ self has a wisdom andΒ strengthΒ that only comes from overcoming incredible odds.
The photos I take today, the face I see is that of a survivor. Is that of a young woman who, with the help ofΒ Jesus, reclaimed her life and left ED behind.
She is worth being celebrated.
The photos and memories on my bookshelves have become just that: memories. Iβm letting go of trying to recaptureΒ thatΒ girl. BecauseΒ thisΒ girl today has so muchΒ aheadΒ of her. So much life to live. So much to love and to be grateful for. And so much more to offer β because she made it through the dark and survived.
The final scene in the movie, Maria returns home for the first time in 50 years, a new woman, having reclaimed not only her artwork, but her past. And sheβs walking the halls of her former home, and has one final flashback, no longer painful and in black and white, but color. And this time, the family in the memories are welcoming her back. Beckoning her to join the dance, to sit by the fire, — reenter theΒ pastΒ that was filled with so much love and joy, but was lost to her because of the filter of pain with which she saw her history.
And the final image, is of her last conversation with her father before her escape, remembered now for the first time. He says with loving tears in his eyes, βGo. Claim yourΒ future. Just promise one thing: to remember us. Remember me withΒ love.β
By the end of the movie, I was bawling. I saw so much of my story in this
And let me just say, I am in no way comparing my battle withΒ anorexiaΒ to the Holocaust. That was the epitome of humanΒ calamity, and I would never trivialize what those innocent people endured by comparing their experience to an eating disorder.
Butβ¦ED didΒ stealΒ from me. And I, too, have spent so manyΒ yearsΒ allowing that contempt I had for the βlost yearsβ to color how I viewed myΒ childhoodΒ home.
Looking at those pictures in my room of the happy-go-lucky childhood I was blessed with β I canβt let ED make me blind toΒ those beautiful times. I have to reclaim them. Readopt that little girl and say,Β thisΒ is who I am.Β ThisΒ is my past. My home. My family.Β ThisΒ is where I come from.
I felt such a connection with Maria in where I am today: returning home, seeing it with new eyes β changed eyes — and having my past welcome me back. ThoseΒ memoriesΒ were always there, I was just choosing not to see them. But I am not who I was. I am new. I amΒ transformed. And it is from thatΒ changedΒ place that I can now see history for what it truly is.
Yes, a tragedy happened here. Yes, ED did rob me of several years. But I cannot and will not let that episodeΒ continueΒ to rob me of the joy to come and the beautiful history I have within these four walls. It doesΒ not and will not define me.
139 responses to “Woman in Gold”
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Merry Christmas
Hey Michigan Man! Merry Christmas to you too! That’s me! πππ hehe thanks for stopping by! Hope you’re having a great day!
You are a blessing! May your blessings never cease and may favor always find you in abundance!
Oh my gosh thank you so much! I appreciate your affirming comment. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to read! Merry Christmas friend! Xx
True words written there x thank you for sharing xxx
Thank you so much Lisa! I appreciate your kind words! Have a lovely evening! Xx
You too x
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You’re welcome and I hope you had a wonderful Holiday:)
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This is such a beautiful post from a beautiful young woman. Thank-you for sharing, it’s quite a profoundly written piece. God bless you always! <3
Thank you so much for such kind words. I really appreciate the encouragement and support. God is good! Blessings and love to you! Thanks for stopping by!
love your blog. You are beautiful <3
Oh my gosh Thank you so much Jenna. I appreciate you stopping by and reading! Hope you had a lovely Christmas! Hugs!
wow, this post brought me to tears doll face. I ‘get’ where you are coming from, and appreciate your candor.
Hi Hannah! Oh my gosh thank you so much. Your affirming words truly mean the world. I’m glad this struck a chord with you. Have a great night! Hugs!
you too!
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Just passing by and read this post. I hope every women out there could read this. It’s so inspiring! Keep it going sister!
Hi Nathanael! Wow, thank you for such kind words! I so appreciate your thoughtfulness. Thanks for stopping by! Have a great rest of your weekend! π
Same to you. I will recommend this blog to all of my women friends at church :). They really need to see this. I bet it’s no coincidence that I found this.
Regards
Thanks:) you rock! Nope, I don’t think so – no coincidence here:) God is good!
Hey you – you got me thinking… (which, in the stories on my blog, is often the turning point between the story I’m writing and the story I’m telling – and they’re often two different things) – thank you for sharing the moments there reminiscing in your childhood bedroom, and recognizing and sharing the wisdom you’ve gained through your hardships.
Take care of yourself, and thanks for sharing your stories…
Tom
Hi Tom, I’m glad this got you thinking βΊοΈ thank you for such kind words. It was really nice to have the time and opportunity to reflect and reminisce. I appreciate you stopping by and for your comment!
Congrats on your first 4,000 subscribers! Merry Christmas & God bless you in 2016 π β₯ <3
Thank you so much! That really
means a lot:) Merry Christmas to you too! Thanks for stopping by xx
Congratulations on your first 4,000 and I love being part of them – I think I have a place for this alongside my current sermon so will be back.
Hi Br. celano, thank you so much! My goodness that’s awesome! Wow. Thank you. Have a wonderful Sunday. God bless!
Great observations beautifully written. I too have had to let go of a lot of my past, and have found the rewards of moving forward and living are amazing. I appreciate your bare honesty.
Thank you so much Amanda! I’m so glad you’ve found that freedom! Have a lovely morning! Thanks for stopping by! Hugs!
Can totally relate! Beautifully written- honest and real! Thank you for being brave enough to share!
May Jesus continue to bless you through your gift of words, comforting, encouraging and inspiring others!
Hi Cheryl! Oh thank you so much:) I so appreciate such encouraging words! Sending love and hugs your way! God bless!
Lovely read. I’m sure if you’re not a woman and can still appreciate this piece as a man. You’re still a man right? ;_; lol congrats on 4k subscribers. =D
Hahaha yes DEFINITELY! βΊοΈβΊοΈβΊοΈthanks so much for taking the time to read! Have a awesome day!
Love being a part of you. I may have a space for this on our church blog this week I’ll come along back
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Hehe no worries! But truly, thank you again. From the bottom of my heart. What an honor βΊοΈ God is good! These are His words and not mine!
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Thank you so much for sharing my blog! I so appreciate it! Blessings and love to you!
Thank you for sharing your experience of recovery. Here is mine. https://onereality1.wordpress.com/2015/10/23/a-second-chance/
Hi David! Thank you so much! I look forward to reading yours! Have a great day’
Hi, beautiful post and congrats on your success! Life is what we make of it and I only started reading your posts but realised you chose right – to live… The woman in Gold is a film based on a true story described on a book… The book is amazing and full of details of that Klimt Austria….I srongly recommend the reading…. Valentina….
Hi Valentina, oh my goodness there’s a book?! Wow I would LOVE to read it. What a powerful story. Thanks so much for your kind words and for taking the time to read! Have a great day!
Hi, I have just started blogging and it is so exciting…. As you are a master, I would love to hear you opinion and tips… Many thanks and hope to keep in contact…
Hahah oh gosh, I am in NO way a master! lol π my only “advice”-write about your passions. It will show:) can’t wait to read more of your stuff!
Hi,
I have nominated you and your blog for the sunshine blog award. I hope you accept the nomination. Please kindly check the link.
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Thank you so much for the nomination, Valentina! I’m absolutely honored. it really means a lot. thanks for stopping by! hugs!
Hi, I am super glad that you liked the nomination and sorry for the delay!
My questions are the ones in the post with exception to questions 7 and 9 and I would like to add two more:
Who and what would you take to a desert island with you! 1 person and 1 item.
And resume yourself in one wordβ¦
looking forward to reading it!
Thanks! Those are great questions π hugs β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
I look forward to reading it… a propos, have you read a little bit my blog… I must say yours is fab!
Thanks you:) yes I have! And I look forward to reading more π
I just love this. So much. Thank you for your inspiring words of encouragement. We are all on a journey. If we choose to continue to press on we will grow into something so beautiful and strong. xo
Hi Jess! Yes you are so right. We are constantly evolving and growing. And into something beautiful indeed. Thanks so much for stopping by and for your affirming words. Hugs and love to you!
You have been, and you remain, an inspiration to so many. You are courage for those who are afraid; strength for those who believe themselves to be weak; confidence for those who struggle with believing in themselves; wisdom for those who think they have none; and a light to the Truth for those who live in darkness.
Quiet though I may be lately, don’t think I haven’t been paying attention!
Merry Christmas and may a blessed, fruitful year stretch before you!
Hi Tony, wow, your words humble me. Seriously thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have been such a great friend and supporter. I appreciate YOU so much π All I know is that God is good. Truly, the words on here are His words. I’m just the broken mouth piece. I hope you’re having a beautiful Christmas. Sending blessings and love your way! Xx
Another powerful post. It reminds me of how Christ says He will restore the years the locusts have eaten. Incredible image, isn’t it? Imagining the detailed damage locusts do as they ravage every inch of a soul. Relentless. And somehow He makes whole what was fractured and splintered. I did not struggle with ED, but the abuse I endured as a child was severe and released me, broken, into adulthood. So many dark years… AND YET I can now look back on them with tender eyes. Oh the young woman, so very lost, has emerged a powerhouse because of the power of Christ. He has indeed taken every sorrow and added a multitude of joys in their stead. Your writing is transparent and honest. You epitomize the quote, “write clear and hard about what hurts.” I learn so much from reading your work. I am praying for you today, dear one. Stay strong.
Thank you so much for the encouraging words and prayers. It means a lot. I am so glad that you’ve found freedom in Christ. Yes he heals all wounds, even ones we can think are unhealable. I am so sorry that you had to endure that. Know that you are precious and loved and worthy of the dignity you have in Him. Sending so much love to you friend. Xoxo
Fighting to become who you are now. Great response. Have a wonderful 2016.
Thank you so much Loujen. I appreciate your supportive and kind words! Thanks for stopping by! Happy new year!
π€ Congrats!
Thanks so much:) hugs to you!
You have written another beautiful and inspiring post π How was your Christmas? I hope Santa got you some really nice presents π Anyway, that restoration quote you posted on this entry coincides perfectly with what you had suffered in the past π It is great to know that today you are stronger than ever π I have not seen Woman in Gold yet, but I bet Helen Mirren is great in it. On an unrelated note, even though December 25th has passed, the Christmas season does not actually end until January 10th because of the epiphany of Christ (it is often cited in religious scripture for lack of better word). Interesting isn’t it? π So how are you going to celebrate New Year’s Eve? I will probably stay home like usual π I have work the next day anyway π Anyway, keep up the great work as always and a Happy New Year to you π
Hi John! Gosh thank you so much! My Christmas was absolutely wonderful. My whole family was together and it was so nice π oh yes Helen was fabulous in woman in gold. Such a terrific performance. And yes! The epiphany! So interesting. I’ll keep those Christmas carols blasting! New Years I’ll be back in New York with my friends. Very excited about that. Bummer that you have to work in the morning. you’re making the green π Thanks for stopping by, John! Happy new year, friend!
This is lovely and so true X
Thank you so much Emma! I appreciate you taking the time to read! Hugs!
The delight and joy of our new lives in Christ is the memory and reality of being rescued by the One who moved from heaven to earth for us. All of us our His reclamation projects. What He has already done is wondrous and yet “it has not yet appeared what we will be.” Glorious day when we and He sees the end product of His plan.
Thank you so sharing this beautiful insight. So much wisdom here! You’re so right: that day when His plan is revealed will be a joyous and triumphant day. Thanks for stopping by! Have s wonderful evening! God bless!
Id like to think that everything happens for a reason, and all of us who have suffered or are suffering through an ED do so to come out stronger at the end, and to have learned much more about ourselves, society, and food than we knew before.
It’s so fun for me to look through old pictures and yearbooks…silly memories, and its always fun to see how far we’ve come. π
any new years plans dear?
Hey Floey! You’re so right, we come out the other side having learned so much. Lessons that only can be learn the “hard way.” NYE-I’ll be back in NYC and celebrating with friends! What about you? Thanks for stopping by! Hugs! Xxβ€οΈ
That sounds so fun! I hope you have a great time! Where do you live when you’re not in NYC? I’ll be at home with my BF and kitty celebrating with apple cider most likely π
Thanks! Same to you! BF and Kitty: what great company:) and I’m a Midwestern gal when I’m not in NYC βΊοΈ hugs to you, Floey! Cheers to 2016!
It is true. Experiences change you and you can never return to being exactly the same person as before. Some of the things that you lose you will regret losing but their loss is necessary to gain the new things that you enjoy.
Happy new year.
Hi Harry, so so true. Every day, every experience makes us grow and teaches us something. So we are constantly evolving. Thanks for this reflection! Have a great day and happy new year!
Love! But I am partial to anything regarding Restoration! #LiveRestored ….-and recovery!
Thank you so much! Yes, live restored indeed! Thanks for stopping by! Hugs!
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Your fight is a difficult battle that I am thrilled to read you are managing. You’ve done a wonderful job writing the struggles we all face to control our life challenges. I believe you have the will and the strength through God to make this change be one that will bring you true happiness with yourself. My prayers are with you!
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Hi friend! Thank you so much for the prayers and for your encouraging words! God is good and I owe my recovery 100% to Him! Thanks for stopping by! Happy new year!
What a great post!! It can be easy to romanticize a happy past even though there were hurts along the way.
I love that you are able to see how those pains have shaped you into the person you are today!
Thanks Alayna! I so appreciate your encouraging words. You’re right, who I am today is a direct result of what I endured in the past. Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful evening! Xoxo
You write like your Jewish. Which, as anyone with any sense knows, is a high compliment. Merry Christmas Beauty. Bones broken, mend stronger. Proof positive you are- that last line was grammatically incorrect but it sounded like Yoda and I laughed, so it’s kept.
Haha oh gosh thank you so much Boon! Believe it or not, I’ve never seen any Star Wars movies! ππ±π±π±I know shocking. But I know and love yoda. And I love that saying…broken bones do mend stronger. Thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love to you!
So powerful and inspiring! Great post!
Hi Jenny! Thank you so much:) I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by! Have a fantastic evening! Hugs!
Any man worth marrying, anyone worthy of friendship, sees the spirit inside you and ignores the wrapping paper we call *skin*. The beauties who reigned for the first 40 years of their lives will find the playing field levels in old age. Without a personality, the ball falls into the court of the ones who can carry on a conversation. π
You’ll find that throughout life, the person you are, once were, and will be can appear at any time without an announcement because all of them are still part of you. If you’ve already internalized that God loves you, then you will find a way to love yourself and all of your multi-facets .
Hi friend, such true words you speak. You’re so right. Beauty is fleeting, but beauty of the heart lasts forever. Thanks for this beautiful reminder. I appreciate you stopping by! Hugs!
A very happy, prosperous and healthy 2016 to you and all those you hold dear
Thank you Theo! Same to you! Happy happy new year! Thanks for stopping by π
I hope to be able and allowed to re-sign many of your beautiful messages in 2016.
We live too far from each other in order to raise a glass together in the new year, but we do it virtually
with kind regards
Theo
Hello again Theo! I am always honored and grateful when people pass along my posts:) frohes neues jahr! βΊοΈ
Wow God has truly blessed you immensely and used you in such awesome ways! And that is SO SO true that that is what recovery is. It is restoration to relationship with our Heavenly Father, our family, and our friends. <3 It is a sweet, yet difficult, yet glorious journey.
I can not do anything here other than to say “AMEN”
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Hey hey hey Miss Emily! βΊοΈ thank you so much girlfriend! You hit the nail on the head: that is recovery. Total restoration with our Father, fam and friends. Hugs to you my dear. I hope you had a lovely Christmas!
Restitution:βThe restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner. The restoration of something to its original state or former condition.”
When I first read this I thought of Jesus. His sacrifice on the cross restored us to our original condition in our relationship to the Father. He restored what was stolen to its proper owner. In Christ we are pristine, wholly desirable, precious and adorable to God. It doesn’t get any better than that.
Hi Jan! Oh you are SO on to something there! I absolutely love that. YES Jesus’ life absolutely was the prime example of that. He restored us to life with the Father. Life in Heaven. He redeemed us back to the Father. Such a comfort that is. Thank you for that beautiful insight. I love your heart! blessings and love to you, Jan! Thanks for stopping by! Happy new year xx
Thanks for your response. You are such a sweet sister in the Lord. Happy New Year!
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Great story of restoration!
And thank you for the reblog β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπ hugs!
You bring a feast for the hunger in us all. Through your words we can all taste and see that the Lord is good!β‘β‘β‘
wow. thank you from the bottom of my heart π
You’re welcome!
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Hi there! Just wanted to stop by and say thank you for liking my DIY candy cane hearts post! You have an awesome blog and a great follower base and I admire how far you’ve come. Happy New Year and stay healthy π
Sincerely,
Belinda
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Hi Belinda! Thank you so much! I appreciate you stopping by and for the encouragement! Hugs and love to you!
This was so encouraging. I also watched Woman in Gold and enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing this encouraging story with us. I’m glad I dropped by to read. π Praise God! By His power and grace you overcame ED.
“Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” Luke 18:27
Thank you so much, friend! I absolutely love that quote from Luke. You’re right – God can do anything – evidenced by my healing! I’m glad you stopped by too! Have a great NYE and a blessed 2016! β€οΈ
Congratulations on the 4000
Thank you so much! I appreciate it:) thanks for reading! And sorry it took me so long to get back to you! WP accidentally filtered this comment into my spam folder! Glad I caught it! π hugs!
Most welcome and wordpress has been doing that to me a lot recently
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Girl – another amazing post! Preach it sister!
Gosh, thank you so much for your encouraging words this morning, Pam! What a blessing you are:) I appreciate the support. Truly. Blessings and love to you, friend!
You are so inspiring!! I can’t even express enough how happy I am for you and I am so glad I can be apart of your journey even though it’s only by reading the beautiful words you write in each and every post. β€οΈ
Hi Paige! Oh my gosh, thank you for such kind words! I appreciate the encouragement:) I am so glad that you enjoy my posts. That brings me so much joy. thanks for being part of the journey:) sending love and hugs to you friend!
Your latest post was terrific! I struggle with the same thing when I think about letting a man into my life. I always try to pretend that I’m perfect and have my life together but I have a past just like yours that tears me apart to share with people and I end up letting in the wrong guys which has led me to not trust being with any guy and that is something I’m working on overcoming because I know there is the right guy out there for all of us kind, loving girls and even though people like us have struggled with our confidence, we are now stronger than ever. We love and appreciate things way more and have learned to love ourselves in the right way!
You are so right. What a beautiful reflection. There IS the right guy out there. Just as what we have been through has shaped us and made us grow, his heart is also being shaped and prepared right now so that when we finally do meet, we will be ready for each other π but yes. Let’s celebrate that we are strong and free. And I’ll bet, as we celebrate that self love, the right man will come along and want to celebrate it with us:) anywho-I’m quite a cheeseball, clearly ππ but thanks again for your thoughts this morning! Have a great day! Xx
Thank you for sharing a piece of your heart. Your encouraging words bring a lot of hope. May God continue to bless you!
Thank you so much Gina! I appreciate your kind words. Hugs to you!
Really truly amazing post.
Thank you so much E.B. I’m glad you enjoyed it:) thanks for stopping by! hugs!
LOVE the quote about ED not being allowed to come on the next adventure. That’s one I need to tuck away next to my passport…
Aw thank you so much! Yes definitely you should! ED is definitely NOT allowed on our adventures. Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words! Hugs!
Your past can be mocked, abused, compromised, toyed with and even lowered, but it can never be taken from you. You have the power to reset your boundaries, restore your image, start fresh with renewed values and rebuild what has happened to you in the past.
You’re right ”the things that we had to learn through struggle and through pain will forever be a part of who we are”. They are the valuable & precious pearls that build us.
Hey, even now you look pretty cute. Well at least from the half face photos which you have used for your articles, they all look beautiful….
{maybe if I take all your half face photos and with the help of technology Cut, Copy & Paste each one of it….I will be able to see your full face image— just kidding}. Don’t worry I’m not going to do that, the half face photos are pretty good-looking.
Whenever I read your articles on your recovery from ED I get motivated because I’m not the only person in the world who had a dark time with anorexia, there are many others like me.
It’s really a motivating article with motivating quotes artistically embedded into images.
SUPER DUPER! Youβre doing a great job.
GOD bless you.
Oh my gosh thank you so much! And haha that’s really funny about the photosπ someday I’ll share my whole face and who I really am, just have to work up the courage first. Thanks for sharing your powerful insight! Have aGreat day!
O MY GOD, I read your article ”Little Orphan Annie” & I googled you. I’m speechless. This is one of the most amazing movements in my life. I’m so excited to find you on WordPress. Maybe someday I will meet you in person.
The Leapin’ Lizards.
Now you have one more fan.
Oh thanks! I hate to burst your bubble but I’m not the Annie from the movie! π¬ I hope it didn’t come across as that. I played Annie in several professional theater productions. Sorry for the confusion. But thank you for your kind words!! β€οΈβ€οΈ
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Yargh…. So many feels. So many of your posts that you’ve linked together. I’m going to be up all night because I won’t be able to turn my brain off, thinking about how I relate to so many of these. Same but different. There’s a phrase going through my circle of Vet friends. Post Traumatic Growth vs. Post Traumatic Stress. We went and did some crazy things, saw some crazy things. Even if there weren’t traumatic things that were seen or done, it was still life changing. It’s normal to be changed when you come home. But it doesn’t have to be stress or a disorder. You can grow and change in positive ways from it.
aw thank you so much! oh gosh, i hope you’re able to get some sleep π but seriously, thank you for such kind words. You’re right — we have the power to grow from what we endure. what a powerful thought. thanks for stopping by! xox
You are truly a blessing. Thank you so much for sharing this. You really met my need and minister to my soul. I can’t believe I just found it. I came on looking for inspiration and I found much more. Thanks.
Remain blessed
Thank you so much:) wow that really means a lot. So glad our paths crossed! Hugs and love xox
Another favorite, and contemplative, with flow… π
Aw, thanks David! Check out the movie if you’re looking for a heart-touching flick! π hugs xox
Amen-Amein Sister in Christ Jesus-Yeshua!! God Bless you Sister in Christ Jesus-Yeshua and Your Family members and Friends!!
May our ONE TRUE GOD THE FATHER who art in Heaven Above Bless all my Sisters and Brothers in Christ Jesus-Yeshua and my Messianic Jewish Sisters and Brothers in Christ Jesus-Yeshua and Your Families and Friends!!
I Love you all Everyone through Jesus-Yeshua Christ, because HE LOVED ππ EVERYONE FIRST!!
Love π Always and Shalom ( Peace ), YSIC \o/
Kristi Ann
Thank you so much Kristi Ann. Amen to that! Big hugs and lots of love to you too! Cox