not today
“i like to read books about religion and philosophy. they’re often helpful as i battle with mental health issues. i read an entry every morning, a kind of daily devotion practice, and i usually find something applicable to my current situation. of course, my inside voice tries to point out that i’d be much further along in recovery if i’d started doing this years ago, but i’m getting better at telling that voice to go away and leave me alone. it’s enough that i’m doing it now.” Continue reading not today
currently hating food
“i am having a problem with food and eating of late, in that i hate them both. this is a significant challenge when you consider that eating is one of the basic requirements for living.” Continue reading currently hating food
just three pieces of toast
“somedays, i want to eat everything. it’s the only thing that will help, at least that’s what my eating disorder likes to tell me.” Continue reading just three pieces of toast
ostensible security blanket
“i’m not wearing my cheetah-print robe today and this is an unusual thing. i wear a robe or a jacket almost constantly; neither the weather nor the ambient temperature are part of the decision-making process. i don’t wear them to stay warm. i wear them as armour.” Continue reading ostensible security blanket
