I did indeed come to your Substack from that article to say how grateful I am that you wrote it, how deeply reflective and accurate your story is, and for being a beacon for women who don't have the words to describe their own, similar experiences. My teenage / 20s experience with ED was very similar to yours and, like you, I've wondered if the awareness of the body ever goes away. I don't think so. However, in opening these conversations, we can close the door on shame around body dysmorphia, and support the men and women who continue to exist with such deep feelings around their bodies each day.
Hi Maggie,
I did indeed come to your Substack from that article to say how grateful I am that you wrote it, how deeply reflective and accurate your story is, and for being a beacon for women who don't have the words to describe their own, similar experiences. My teenage / 20s experience with ED was very similar to yours and, like you, I've wondered if the awareness of the body ever goes away. I don't think so. However, in opening these conversations, we can close the door on shame around body dysmorphia, and support the men and women who continue to exist with such deep feelings around their bodies each day.
Bravo on a wonderful piece of work.