Sarah Ramadanのインスタグラム(fightforgrowth) - 7月15日 10時36分

#transformationtuesday

I came across the photos on the left a few days ago, and in all honesty, it broke my heart.

I remember how exhausting it was to bare that smile. I was so empty, but believed that someday, the disorder would fulfill me.
5 years later, and it was still a sin to sustain my body. When I ate, I committed a horrid crime. When I rebelled against rigidity, I was defied by self-reproach.
In essence, I wasn’t alive; I was merely breathing.
And while I wished for that magic pill that would make recovery happen overnight, I am blessed for the adversities this illness bred. The trials and errors, the mishaps and memories. They were all part of the journey and I have learned to embrace that.
When I look at these photos, side by side, I see a change in authenticity. The smiles I wear today are my own. I have no role to play, no disorder to conceal; I am simply and unapologetically living. It’s this notion that makes recovery so damn beautiful.
And so, whether it be a story you’ve lived, an experience you’ve encountered, or a role that you played, these moments are what make you the person you are today. Embrace them. Allow your very own existence to empower you, but understand that you cannot resent and accept simultaneously. Growth truly comes from a place of love; to see yourself worthy of change, and to honor every step of the way. ? It starts with you; I root for you all? Happy Tuesday!

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