I feel as though I've whipped through a time machine back to middle school and am standing in the cafeteria, my badass lunch box in hand. I tentatively cross the room to a table where a bunch of girls are chatting. I've known of them for a while and despite their obvious warmth and kindness, have always been too intimidated and scared to put myself out there and say hello. But today is different for some reason. Today I march over, clear my throat and introduce myself. Hi, I'm Rachael. Is there room at this table?
Okay, no more middle school. Hi again! I'm still Rachael, just twenty years old now. My story is a long and twisty one that hopefully I will share when I'm feeling a bit more comfy cozy here in Blogland. For now let me just say that I've been struggling with anorexia for a long time. I was sent home from my most recent stint inpatient after six months and promptly relapsed hard. I stumbled across the blog world completely by accident during this time and was so impressed by the courage and strength of the girls whose lives I was reading about. Your words of support for each other also helped me. The blog community inspired me to clamber out of the whirlpool that I was once again slipping down. So here I am, basset hound snoozing by my side and sparkly red Converse on my feet. If there's room in the blog community for one more, I'm ready to rock and roll.
Hi, I'm Rachael. Can I sit here?
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There's a space right next to me, with your name on it. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your comment, it really made me smile.
As with you, I stumbled upon Blogland completely by accident, and the overwhelming support I was these girls give each other made me want to be a part of it.
You have such an amazing way with words; I feel as though I'll be relating to you spot on, every time.
Welcome to the Blogworld! I'll be a follower, and a supporter.
Love,
Eleanor. xo
Lovely that you've started your own blog! can't wait to keep reading, girl.
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ReplyDeleteSorrry! Ah! I'm still getting used to this whole wordpress thing! so confusing
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on starting your own blog! I look forward to reading it :)
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Hey Rachael!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you decided to jump in to blogging! I only started back up uh, yesterday, but the support I've received in the past year from the blogging community has been AMAZING and i'm sure you'll find the same. Thanks for checking out my blog, I'm adding you to my reader so i don't miss out on any of your posts :)
Sorry to hear that you relapsed after inpatient...it's such a bumpy, windy road but I really thinking blogging is therapeutic and will help you a lot!
wow girl..congrats on your new blog!! cant wait to read more!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to blogland! I am quite new here myself. Oddly enough I stumbled on this network completely by accident as well, but part of me thinks I was meant to find it.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your amazing comment on my blog =) Any questions, comments, or need to chat.. tatianna_@live.com.
Blogging has been one of the most significant parts of my recovery so far, while I still have a mountain to climb, I know it will play a huge role in getting me to the top. I hope you are able to benefit from it in the same way!
You have a beautiful way of writing and I can't wait to read your updates!
xox
Tat