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Len

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I was looking back at old photos from when I was living with my abusers. As I was scrolling through, I realized that right before I got out, I was at my thinnest. Not thin as in unhealthy thin, just thin as in a wasn't in the shape my body has always been. It was an abnormal disappearance of soft corners on my face, I looked old, gaunt even. Looking through these helped me gain a better appreciation for my body. Knowing how I looked in a horrible situation, helped me realize that even if my body doesn't fit the beauty standard, this is me at my healthiest mental state.

    • fruitpunk

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      This is so beautifully put. As someone who gained over 50 pounds shortly after leaving my abuser, I have been struggling to love my body’s new shape. Reading this has really put things into a different light for me. Thank you so much for sharing this. I’m so glad you’re doing better. I wish you nothing but the best. 💕

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