Daydreams from the Ashes
Viewing comments for Chapter 6 "Agree to Disagree"Poems and meditations
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Comment from Boogienights
I've never experienced this but it seems like it would be hard to overcome it. Your poem is a raw and emotional write about how you have come to terms with your body and how this condition affects you. Well done. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2021
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I've never experienced this but it seems like it would be hard to overcome it. Your poem is a raw and emotional write about how you have come to terms with your body and how this condition affects you. Well done. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2021
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Thank you very much for reading and reviewing. It's definitely been a struggle on the best of days. I appreciate you giving this the time. Have a great day when you get this.
Comment from Jane Graille
Strong and well rendered piece of writing. I know this reflection, too. She's always there, even now, years later. She's diminished, and I know her cruel assessment of my body comes from pain. I wish you health.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2021
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Strong and well rendered piece of writing. I know this reflection, too. She's always there, even now, years later. She's diminished, and I know her cruel assessment of my body comes from pain. I wish you health.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2021
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Thank you very much for reading and reviewing. I know it's a struggle that people don't always understand from the outside, but I think that's because they don't see the trauma that built it. They stop at skin and bone. Thank you for taking the time. I'm glad yours has diminished and I hope you've found a compassionate place for it. Be well.
Comment from Wendy G
Thank you for your honesty about this insidious disease. I have a young neighbour with this problem - a truly lovely personality, but tormented in her mind and thoughts. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2021
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Thank you for your honesty about this insidious disease. I have a young neighbour with this problem - a truly lovely personality, but tormented in her mind and thoughts. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2021
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Thank you very much for reading and reviewing. Tormented is definitely the right word for it. I hope your young friend finds a compassionate place for her own pain. It's the hardest thing in the world, but it helps ease the symptoms. You can never be cured of anorexia, but you can certainly heal until you are holding it and it is not holding you.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
If everyone thought this way there would be less conflict in the world. Far too many people want their point of view to be believed by others, I enjoyed the sentiments here, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 16-May-2021
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If everyone thought this way there would be less conflict in the world. Far too many people want their point of view to be believed by others, I enjoyed the sentiments here, love Dolly x
Comment Written 16-May-2021
reply by the author on 16-May-2021
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Thanks for reading and reviewing. I really appreciate it!
Comment from robyn corum
KO,
Oh. My. Stars.
Clap. Clap. Clap. STANDING OVATION!!!
I have seen and heard and read so much about this problem/disease. I know - well I have some small idea - of how very hard it is to try to overcome. I am so impressed that you have found a way to live with the other side of your nature that wants to control your thinking.
This reminds me all over again that each of us carry some kind of struggle or burden - and they are not always obvious. It reminds me all over again that we should all be patient and kind with each other because we have no idea what another person may be dealing with or trying to handle.
I know you don't know me and my words don't mean much, but I am so proud of you. Keep it up. You MATTER. It's important that you hang around and share your story and ideas and talent. Thanks for being open about this - who knows but that you may help someone else. Hugs-
reply by the author on 16-May-2021
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KO,
Oh. My. Stars.
Clap. Clap. Clap. STANDING OVATION!!!
I have seen and heard and read so much about this problem/disease. I know - well I have some small idea - of how very hard it is to try to overcome. I am so impressed that you have found a way to live with the other side of your nature that wants to control your thinking.
This reminds me all over again that each of us carry some kind of struggle or burden - and they are not always obvious. It reminds me all over again that we should all be patient and kind with each other because we have no idea what another person may be dealing with or trying to handle.
I know you don't know me and my words don't mean much, but I am so proud of you. Keep it up. You MATTER. It's important that you hang around and share your story and ideas and talent. Thanks for being open about this - who knows but that you may help someone else. Hugs-
Comment Written 15-May-2021
reply by the author on 16-May-2021
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Thank you very much for reading and reviewing. I?ve had this inside for about ten years now, so it?s nice to be more open about it. I definitely agree that we should be compassionate to everyone, since as you say, you never know. I appreciate the praise on it. It?s been a hell of a thing for a long time and there?s a certain point I just reached where I had to acknowledge that it may never go away, even when it gets easier. A long way to say thank you, but thank you. The support does mean something, even from a distance.
Take care and have a wonderful day.
Comment from royowen
I think it is healthy to evaluate our earthly journey, to be no self critical, but as gracious to ourselves as we should be to others, judging ourselves as well as others is not helpful to a peaceful co existence. So being positive is the way to go I think. But not everyone may not agree, but instead of arguing, do as you say, agree to disagree, well done, great post, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 15-May-2021
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I think it is healthy to evaluate our earthly journey, to be no self critical, but as gracious to ourselves as we should be to others, judging ourselves as well as others is not helpful to a peaceful co existence. So being positive is the way to go I think. But not everyone may not agree, but instead of arguing, do as you say, agree to disagree, well done, great post, blessings Roy
Comment Written 14-May-2021
reply by the author on 15-May-2021
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. It's been a difficult run through of these last few years, so I appreciate you giving the time to look over the internal thoughts.
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I understand
Comment from AJ McCall
Hey, K. Olsen! Been a while! This poem has a very interesting tone, and I love the way you wove bits of fantasy from your previous posts into it. I agree, it's always good to reflect the good and the bad. I hope you're doing better now. Last time I heard, you were undergoing something for your depression.
reply by the author on 15-May-2021
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Hey, K. Olsen! Been a while! This poem has a very interesting tone, and I love the way you wove bits of fantasy from your previous posts into it. I agree, it's always good to reflect the good and the bad. I hope you're doing better now. Last time I heard, you were undergoing something for your depression.
Comment Written 14-May-2021
reply by the author on 15-May-2021
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Thanks for reading and reviewing! I'm doing better now. Treatment's given me a perpetual migraine, but otherwise it's good. I hope you're doing well and having some fun writing!
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I am! Thank you for being concerned! Just got back from a little family time at the park. I'm glad to hear you're doing better. And, you're very welcome!
Comment from Erika Seshadri
Very nice expression of dealing with inner turmoil that affects the outer body (I'm interpreting). Poetic and touching....
With a twirl of skeleton bone,
With a flash of hollow eyes,
With a smile of ragged lips.
All the best to you. Have a great weekend.
reply by the author on 15-May-2021
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Very nice expression of dealing with inner turmoil that affects the outer body (I'm interpreting). Poetic and touching....
With a twirl of skeleton bone,
With a flash of hollow eyes,
With a smile of ragged lips.
All the best to you. Have a great weekend.
Comment Written 14-May-2021
reply by the author on 15-May-2021
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Thanks for reading and reviewing. I really appreciate it. It's been somewhat burden-lifting to put thoughts out for people to read.
Comment from DentedSyke
Well, if anything deserves six stars, it's this. You brought out an undeniably bleak image of a woman with AN, and what she goes through on a minute-by-minute (seemingly) basis. You also showed the reader her strength, her hope, her bloody-minded persistence in "winning the day," all the while telling us that tomorrow may be a little different. And...she understands her opponent. Agree to disagree. Wow! Those three words just say it all. This is fabulous work, and I can't read it enough!
reply by the author on 15-May-2021
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Well, if anything deserves six stars, it's this. You brought out an undeniably bleak image of a woman with AN, and what she goes through on a minute-by-minute (seemingly) basis. You also showed the reader her strength, her hope, her bloody-minded persistence in "winning the day," all the while telling us that tomorrow may be a little different. And...she understands her opponent. Agree to disagree. Wow! Those three words just say it all. This is fabulous work, and I can't read it enough!
Comment Written 14-May-2021
reply by the author on 15-May-2021
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Thank you very much for reading and reviewing. I know it at least comes from a place of bleakness, but it's definitely become more than that. The struggle is real, as the kids (like me) say. I really appreciate you giving these inner thoughts a read.
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You're welcome. :)