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So real, so graphic, so immediate. It's immediacy makes eating disorder real to people like me who are ignorant about eating disorder, who are in fact unaware about the challenge posed by eating disorder.

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Sep 2, 2022Liked by Kate Raphael

“The unforgiving irony of the eating disorder is that whenever I try to create distance between my identity and the illness, it becomes more present in my

life. “ So real and wise and resonant. Grateful to read ❤️

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Sep 2, 2022Liked by Kate Raphael

Another beautifully written piece.

"Recovery requires me to be active, and when I try to forget about the disorder, that’s when it slips back in." This is true for me, too, with PTSD / anxiety. Thank you for putting it so eloquently.

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Thank you for sharing that. It's a challenging battle. I hope you're doing okay.

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So superbly real. This will stick with me through the long weekend in the best way

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♥️♥️

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Love the way you said the story fell out of you. It happens with anything we try to hide. I had similar feelings before covid when I was out making friends and telling my story. It really prompts one to think about who they are in that introduction moment. Great read.

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