@monieelyse: The part of an ED the media doesn’t show you. We’ve become so accustomed to seeing extreme thinness, emaciated bodies, protruding bones, “ED aesthetics,” and dangerously low weights portrayed as something beautiful, desirable, or even aspirational. But the media rarely shows you what can exist on the other side of that image. It doesn’t show you the person who needs a walker at a young age, because their body has become too weak to safely walk on their own some days. It doesn’t show you the shower chair because standing through an entire shower has become too physically exhausting. It doesn’t show you the bed wedge needed to elevate swollen legs because of severe edema. It doesn’t show you the air-pressure pad on the bed because your spine and tailbone hurt so badly from spending prolonged periods in bed that even lying down can be painful. It doesn’t show you relying heavily on Ensure and other nutritional support because your body desperately needs nourishment and getting enough nutrition through regular meals can be incredibly difficult. It doesn’t show you how cold you can become when your body no longer has adequate insulation or energy to maintain its temperature. It doesn’t show you the weakness. The exhaustion. The loss of muscle. The loss of independence. The pain. The medical equipment. The fear. The days when your own body can’t reliably carry you anymore. This is the reality that can exist behind the image people are taught to admire. An emaciated body isn’t a trophy. A dangerously low weight isn’t an achievement. Visible bones aren’t proof that someone is “better” at an eating disorder. They can be signs of a body that is running out of resources to keep itself functioning. And I think we need to stop showing the aesthetic of severe ED’s without showing the consequences that can come with it. Because when someone is only shown the thinness, they don’t see the price. This is the price. I am choosing to share these incredubly hard parts of my current life, because someone scrolling through their feed right now might be looking at an emaciated body and thinking, I want to look like that. And I want them to know: You don’t want this illness. You want the feeling you think it will give you. The illness can take so much more than your weight. It can take your strength. Your independence. Your mobility. Your comfort. Your life. The media showed you the body. I’m showing you the consequences. 🤍 Off topic: but this song playing is dedicated to my dad. #recovery #recoveryjourney #recoveryisworthit #recoveringoutloud #recovering

monieelyse :

The part of an ED the media doesn’t show you. We’ve become so accustomed to seeing extreme thinness, emaciated bodies, protruding bones, “ED aesthetics,” and dangerously low weights portrayed as something beautiful, desirable, or even aspirational. But the media rarely shows you what can exist on the other side of that image. It doesn’t show you the person who needs a walker at a young age, because their body has become too weak to safely walk on their own some days. It doesn’t show you the shower chair because standing through an entire shower has become too physically exhausting. It doesn’t show you the bed wedge needed to elevate swollen legs because of severe edema. It doesn’t show you the air-pressure pad on the bed because your spine and tailbone hurt so badly from spending prolonged periods in bed that even lying down can be painful. It doesn’t show you relying heavily on Ensure and other nutritional support because your body desperately needs nourishment and getting enough nutrition through regular meals can be incredibly difficult. It doesn’t show you how cold you can become when your body no longer has adequate insulation or energy to maintain its temperature. It doesn’t show you the weakness. The exhaustion. The loss of muscle. The loss of independence. The pain. The medical equipment. The fear. The days when your own body can’t reliably carry you anymore. This is the reality that can exist behind the image people are taught to admire. An emaciated body isn’t a trophy. A dangerously low weight isn’t an achievement. Visible bones aren’t proof that someone is “better” at an eating disorder. They can be signs of a body that is running out of resources to keep itself functioning. And I think we need to stop showing the aesthetic of severe ED’s without showing the consequences that can come with it. Because when someone is only shown the thinness, they don’t see the price. This is the price.

vintavres7l :

The edema is the absolute worst

Sally’s Beaded Creations :

Keep going. You CAN beat this. I believe in you ♥️

MegC729 :

UNglamourize and EDucate…you are going to do big things and change not only your life, but how people see EDs!! I love you so big, you continue to amaze me with your strength, your resilience and your willingness to accept that you are SO WORTHY of recovery and the life you deserve!❤️

Tasha Lucas :

Take care of yourself hon . I hope all the best for you ❣️

Nicole_GenX🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 :

bless you sweet girl ❤️❤️❤️

cassie! :

day by day 🤍 you’re doing amazing

𝐹𝒾𝓋𝑒 𝐻𝒶𝓇𝑔𝓇𝑒𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓈 :

You're doing great. I wish you well recovery 💜 Have a great day/night

nino :

just please don't give up...rest is needed as much as being active..having that balance is harder for some people I know...your doing good stay positive 💕🫶

Rala Azron :

I'd imagine there's a tough mental health side too?

🌻🌸🌺 :

I’m so thankful you continue to educate and bring such awareness. You continue to be a bright light and I’m so proud of you. ❤️🫶🏻 ☀️

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MissBliss 🇨🇦 :

Madre3000 :

The incredible bravery it took to show these parts of yourself. Completely in awe of you lovie! Thank you for allowing US to be your accountability partners! 💕

Melita♒🦘 :

You are so strong and brave ❤️We love you and we're so proud of you. Keep getting stronger beautiful lady ❤️❤️

Barney Calhoun lover :

you are doing great!

Bridget 🍑 :

Just keep swimming 💜 sending lots of love and healing energy your way beautiful!

molly :

Handyman Walt :

i hope you get better babe. we love you🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Kimberli Paige :

Proud of you. This needs to be shown by more people.

ale.strobelight :

You will get better!!! I hope you feel loved in this path, send U a big hug, and you are gorgeous!!

Monec :

i hope you know that you are truly an INSPIRATION sissypooh!!

Charger 🌸 🏯 :

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Zoe Gabon :

You got this love!!! Thank you for sharing bc a lot of people glamorize EDs and they need to know the harsh reality of it. You’re so strong 🫶🏼

Stone7 :

💛