The Strength Within
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Last published Wed, Sep 4, 2019
Does being strong mean being nothing? Having no emotions; no anger; no sadness? Looking after everyone except themselves?
I have a problem... around food.
It feels like my body is filling with molten lava as I admit it but I know deep down it's the truth. See, you might tell me to talk to someone; a counsellor; a friend; someone I trust. You might tell me to go to my GP and that I am strong for admitting I need help.
Except... it is unlikely you would tell me any of those things if I told the truth.
Why?
Because I am a boy.
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