By Anonymous
You probably haven’t noticed, but ever since the accident she’s had a knack for disappearing in a crowd. In her (probably dysmorphic) mind’s eye, she is broken, unworthy, “other.”
Early on, folks marveled at her good humor in the face of catastrophe. But self-deprecation was the only way she knew to preempt the shame of being defined by someone else, being otherized.
it is easy to but we must fight and see ourselves a beautiful and worth time
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The urge to withdraw would be very strong. An appropriate and effective therapy would probably be the only means of overcoming it.
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Sometimes withdrawal feel like the best option, it gives time to look at the truth, and maybe reset thoughts and priorities.
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