My dream is to prove recovery is possible,
My goal in life is to show recovery is worth it,
My ambition is to help others who feel alone in their struggles, like i felt, to feel surrounded by loved, supported and listened to.
These examples have made me reflect on the individuals who give up when uncomfortable feelings arise,
For those who dont think life can be experienced while they are part of it,
For those who truly believe they are not worth help.
There are people who take their own lives,
People who don’t survive eating disorders,
People who cause themselves harm to block out uncomfortable emotions,
There are people who dont get to experience living!
Some people dont get to be proof that it gets better.
For some its too late,
Theyre in too deep.
The water rising until theres no air left.
That makes me think…
I have survived an eating disorder,
Ive made it through suicide attempts,
I survived almost drowning in my own head.
Why should i take my life for granted?
I could have been someone who left my family bereaved by suicide.
How can i honour the life i might not have had, hadnt i been intensely supported?
Suicide, eating disorders, mental health – they dont ever pause or feel enough.
You have to throw yourself in to recovery. When you wait for the right time you will never feel ready or prepared enough.
The right time to start recovery doesnt exist.
Do you want to try finding another excuse to say “maybe tomorrow”?
Because there is the chance we wont be here to see it; tomorrow isnt promised.
Start today!
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