What is Recovery
July 27, 2017
What does it mean to
Be in full recovery
Is it possible?
For someone like me
Who has suffered for so long
Seems improbable
People do get well
How common? What are the odds?
To heal completely?
Statistics do not
Suggest positive outcome
Quite the opposite
Death rates are higher
In EDs than any other
Mental illness now
Should I even try
For something so unlikely
Am I just a fool
Believing in a
Fantasy- preposterous
Unrealistic
Numbers do not tell
Whole story- there are other
Factors that play role
More complicated
So what makes the difference?
How do I succeed?
In my thoughts and words
Being free of ED would mean
A life with less fear
Ability to
Eat to live; nourish the soul
Embrace the journey
Walk with confidence
Stand tall even when afraid
Face adversity
Accept the ups, downs
Smile, laugh, feel joy, contentment
Be grateful for health
What does it mean to
Be in full recovery
Is it possible?
For someone like me
Who has suffered for so long
Seems improbable
People do get well
How common? What are the odds?
To heal completely?
Statistics do not
Suggest positive outcome
Quite the opposite
Death rates are higher
In EDs than any other
Mental illness now
Should I even try
For something so unlikely
Am I just a fool
Believing in a
Fantasy- preposterous
Unrealistic
Numbers do not tell
Whole story- there are other
Factors that play role
More complicated
So what makes the difference?
How do I succeed?
In my thoughts and words
Being free of ED would mean
A life with less fear
Ability to
Eat to live; nourish the soul
Embrace the journey
Walk with confidence
Stand tall even when afraid
Face adversity
Accept the ups, downs
Smile, laugh, feel joy, contentment
Be grateful for health