Recovered. Period.
I was at an Eating Disorders Coalition event this past Wednesday when I ran into my good friend Jenni Schaefer. I love Jenni. She is truly one of my heroes.
That day, she was wearing a t-shirt that said
"Recovered."
Now, a shirt that says "recovered" rocks, in my opinion.
I, however, was most drawn to the period at the end.
It says, "I am recovered, and will be. I am done with Ed, through with the lies. I am fully committed to my health and my life."
"Recovered" is a statement.
"Recovered." is a way of life.
Add that period, people. It does make a difference.
12 comments:
Very happy to see this super positive post, Carrie!
:-)
I love it. Not "in remission." Not "managing my disorder." Recovered. Period. Go, Carrie!
Jenni is so inspiring! i had the privilege of hearing from her about a month ago and she totally renewed my hope and motivated me to fight for a 100% recovered life!
I LOVE JENNI. I talked to her when she came here and that's exactly what she said to me. She wrote in my book "Recovered rocks," with the "ed" in "recovered" underlined several times. She truly is an inspiration.
Yes to full recovery!
It is possible and waiting for anyone who dares try it!
Here's to not worrying about calories consumed and calories consumed!
Thanks, Carrie.
~Ai Lu
"Recovered." It has such a nice ring, and I hope it is something we all strive to achieve.
Thanks for the reminder.
I'm not saying that I'm "recovered." Not by a long shot. But I love the idea.
when do you know, though? when do you know when to add that period? that's what I want to know.
great post, Carrie.
Sarah,
You read my mind. I have a post about that I'm planning for tonight (provided the internet is up, else I'll have to go to the public library and check out even MORE books- as if 8 wasn't enough!)
Excellent. :)
Hi everyone! I am so glad that you guys relate to "RECOVERED." Thanks, Carrie, for the nice words. You are my hero, too! And thanks to everyone else for posting. Keep fighting!
Should of known that it was the punctuation that would help you finish this thing Carrie! LOL Here's to the humble period that ended the life of a writer's nasty ED!
Here's to all you who help remind each other of what it is you've been fighting for....to the Jenni's and the Carrie's and others who make a difference in other ways. Keep up the good fight! /*********
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