I Am Sorry
You Deserve Better
Dearest Body,
First of all, thank you for your great patience with me, I'm learning true beauty isn't just a size three. Thank you for the many ways that you've loved me. From the day I was born, you somehow knew what I'd need.
Communicating completely, from my head to my feet, telling my stomach when it's time to eat. Digesting my food, as a fuel for my system, training my brain filling it up with wisdom. Red cells and white, like soldiers at war, destroying the bad, the good being restored.
You took care of me, though I failed miserably to respect you. I'd skip meals every day, like the girls on TV do. Criticized and neglected the shape you were in, compared you to others, the true, original sin.
I know that I've not always treated you kindly. The mental stress I sometimes put on you blindly, has evolved into the beast that it is today. And society keeps trying to convince me that way.
Like the only purpose you were meant to serve, are the sexy sweet sensual, vivacious curves.
Being thin has always been what is expected of me, what a glorious freedom to finally be, free of the torture that I placed on you. I'm sorry it took it so long to sink through - this thick skull of mine, and I thank you for that too.
I will continue to grow and improve how I treat you. I am so glad you have always come through when I need you.
I will close for now, you need to get rested, I've kept you up late enough, just know you're the best and - if ever you need something, just let me know, I will do it because you are the star of my show!
With all the love in the world,
Me
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Comments (7)
This challenge has really put the thinking caps on. This beautiful and thoughtful piece is a testament to that!
Everyone should have to write a letter to their body. This is great inspiration for those who have had a tumultuous relationship with their body (ummm, that's a lot of people). As a woman, I love this part: "Like the only purpose you were meant to serve, are the sexy sweet sensual, vivacious curves".
Hey love. I love this. Can I read this for my youtube? Of course I will link back to you.
This reads so well, and is so important, Kelli!! 🥰👏
A wonderful reminder of what is good, beautiful, hopeful & true for all of us. Thank you, Kelli. (Even though my doctor says that I really should lose a few pounds, exercise more & eat better--for my health, not my appearance.)
This is great. Well done.
This is so well done Kelli. The tempo is perfect. Loved it.