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November 23, 2008
By sarah.s SILVER, Attleboro, Massachusetts
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sarah.s SILVER, Attleboro, Massachusetts
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"Being happy doesn't mean everything is perfect; it means you're capable of looking beyond the imperfections." --Anonymous

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From this point forward
I will not stand
to be unhappy
any longer.
I will not stand
to be broken down,
broken apart,
broken-hearted.
From this point forward
my success does not depend
on my waistline
and my strength does not depend
on my weakness.
My biggest fear is not
the nutrition label.
From this point forward
I will not worry those
who love me.
I will not look at those
with hip bones
and rib cages
and be jealous.
I will not be afraid
to eat the birthday cake
you made me.
I will not measure
every morsel as if
any more would make
it poison.
From this point forward
food is not my enemy
and Ana is not my friend.
Size zero is not beautiful
and 90 pounds is not ideal.
I am no longer
enslaved by my scale
and it is not an awful day
when I weigh enough
to donate blood.
From this point forward
the only things coming
out of my mouth will be
words.
I will no longer be called
Disgraceful,
Disgusting,
Distasteful.
From this point forward
I am
Inspired,
Indestructable,
Independent.

© Betty L., Fremont, CA

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poetry_addict said...
on Aug. 2 2010 at 11:54 am
this poem truly is superb.
sunnyhunny PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 29 2010 at 11:55 am
sunnyhunny PLATINUM, Litchfield, New Hampshire
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I just want you to know that I love this so much, I'm going to print it out!
SAM.D BRONZE said...
on Jul. 25 2010 at 8:26 pm
SAM.D BRONZE, Lorain, Ohio
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&quot;it&#039;s all good&quot; =)

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empowering!; Great Job.
Gabriella.MM BRONZE said...
on Jul. 11 2010 at 8:24 pm
Gabriella.MM BRONZE, Underhill, Vermont
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This is amazing. Its very inspiring. You should be really proud good job!!
AartiR said...
on Jul. 11 2010 at 12:14 pm
AartiR, Great Falls, Virginia
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this poem is really inspiring and great. good job :)
MercedesXO DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 11 2010 at 11:08 am
MercedesXO DIAMOND, South Easton, Massachusetts
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i really love this, and it is so true. people think i'm really skinny..but still i'm never satisfied. i only feel right if a little of my  ribs, and my clearly visible hip bones are showing. and im inspired by you. because i don't need to be this way. skinny isnt always beautiful. even though i don't live by what i can and cannot eat, in the back of my mind i knw i'm constatly telling myself, well...you dont NEED that, so why bother. but we shouldn't live like that, we can be what we want, and eat what we want, and not strive to be something that isn't even healthy. you are soo right and i really enjoyed your poem..great job:)
JennieSmile11 GOLD said...
on Jul. 11 2010 at 6:28 am
JennieSmile11 GOLD, Bridgman, Michigan
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this is so amazing! i was actually going to look at my work, but when i saw the line about the waistline i just had to stop and read this. I'm currently going through the same recovery process. It is a struggle, but it is possible.I recomend the book Faded Denim by Melody Carlson and Life Without Ed. May God watch over you, congratulations on ur decison & I wish you the best of luck!
splenda. SILVER said...
on Jul. 5 2010 at 6:42 pm
splenda. SILVER, Century, Florida
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this is absolutely amazing, and i dont usually say that. im overweight myself, and i love that you were strong enough to write this. i dont have the strength to put y feelings on the subject into words. great job.
crubs33 DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 19 2010 at 11:40 pm
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Wow. This is really amazing and you should be proud!
inksplatters21 SILVER said...
on Jun. 19 2010 at 8:48 pm
inksplatters21 SILVER, Mason, Ohio
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Good luck with your recovery, I know you can do it.  Amazing poem, thank you for helping me.
JessieJ SILVER said...
on Jun. 19 2010 at 6:25 pm
JessieJ SILVER, Charlotte, North Carolina
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this is really good and allows me to look at myself in a better way.
Bria.Biz BRONZE said...
on Jun. 19 2010 at 6:06 pm
Bria.Biz BRONZE, Claremont, New Hampshire
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Wow, this is amazing. I need to take your words and apply them to my own life.. I am grateful that I read this. Thank you.
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on Jun. 19 2010 at 5:14 pm
1COR13 PLATINUM, Anchor Point, Alaska
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I agree. No one is ever more beautiful or more talanted than you, they're just different looking and have different skills.
1COR13 PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 19 2010 at 5:12 pm
1COR13 PLATINUM, Anchor Point, Alaska
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The words flow very well and its a very beautiful and inspiring piece.:)
Eternally17 SILVER said...
on Jun. 19 2010 at 3:39 pm
Eternally17 SILVER, Dubai, Other
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It's beautiful and I completely agree with every word you have written :) GREAT JOB! ^.^
Meavescrete SILVER said...
on Jun. 19 2010 at 3:33 pm
Meavescrete SILVER, Potomac, Maryland
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Absolutely incredible. The pledge of some teenage girls. Well, the pledge they want to make, but feel theyy are unable to. Thank you so much for this. Really.
Aidyl BRONZE said...
on Jun. 19 2010 at 11:35 am
Aidyl BRONZE, Oshawa, Other
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This is so amazing, the writing is beautiful, but so is the message. This was really inspiring.
EmilyFrances BRONZE said...
on Jun. 19 2010 at 9:02 am
EmilyFrances BRONZE, Collingwood, Alabama
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From someone who's been there, done that, this poem is arresting ♥ It sounds like a pledge, and I can completely relate to it. Good luck and much love on your recovery!
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on Jun. 19 2010 at 8:43 am
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wow this is awesome!!! truelly inspiring!!!
Bouskiegirl PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 14 2010 at 5:20 pm
Bouskiegirl PLATINUM, Hawkeye, Iowa
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You go girl!