A Conversation With My Body

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tw: anorexia, binge eating, mentions of calories

written on: may 9, 2021


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I would like to apologize for everything. Yes, that's how I would start the conversation.


And then I would apologize for every skipped breakfast and lunch and dinner,

after which I'd apologize for every ice cube that cracked your teeth,

and then I'd apologize for every time I thought that the sound of chewing gum in your eardrums would drown out the voice in your head,

after which I would apologize for every lie that burned your throat like acid,

and I'd apologize for every time I snapped and shoved every calorie I could find into your mouth until I was sobbing.


Yes, I would like to apologize, if you would let me. Please tell me that you'll let me.

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