TRIGGER WARNING: Eating Disorders and Negative Self Talk
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I often wonder, "Why can't I be thin?"
This is a pain from deep within.
I want the number low
But the opposite is happening slowly.
I hate the skin that I am in;
All I want is to appear thin.
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Although I still struggle with these thoughts, they are much better than they used to be. I didn't want to go into detail about things I used to do.
About the Creator
Rene Peters
I write what I know, usually in the form of poetry. I tend to lean towards mental health, epilepsy, and loss/grieving.
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