so thin,
she seemed almost
ethereal,
weightless.
but as the pounds
slipped away,
the pressures
tightened their hold.
the weight of the world
bore down upon her.
then recovery and discovery beckoned.
the passport to a new journey.
and today.
a literal gain.
yet a shift far beyond.
the weightlessness now signifying
exhilaration
and joy.
gaining strength.
enlightenment.
freedom.
feeling metaphorically weightless
as she embraces life,
even skips through life.
such bravery.
BEAUTIFUL, April! 🙂
thank you, nathalie. that means a lot.
Thank you, April. I am going to share it with two people I know who really need to read it.
thank you for passing this on, laurinda. i hope it brings them comfort and peace of mind. i am available if they are interested in coaching.
Everyone stole my thoughts! Love your words, truly beautiful writing 🙂
thanks, catherine, for your lovely comment. and please share this if you know anyone who is struggling with anorexia.
Thank you, April. I love the metaphor here for a weightless life.
i appreciate your input, sue ann. i am excitedly planning to lead “weightless” retreats later this year (i love the metaphor too).
So lovely April! It’s tough to be brave and accepting sometimes when we have so much around us to influence our thoughts 🙂
thanks, kathleen, and yes – being bold in the face of conflicting emotions and difficult decisions can be frightening. i hope to ease that journey for women who have just gone through eating disorder recovery by acting as their ally and guiding them through the process.
April, I always love your words. This is beautiful. Thank you.
such a sweet thing to say, cheryl. i appreciate it.
Such bravery! Thank you April.
the other side of an eating disorder is hard fought, but oh so glorious. thanks, susie.
April simple but so profound, as usual. Thank you.
thank you, karen. what a lovely compliment.
Poetic beauty and strength!
enchanting words, bon. thank you.
bravely gentle . . . thank you April …
i love the way the beautiful comments i’ve been receiving have become yet another stanza in the poem. i appreciate your input, elizabeth.