A New Name

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  1. Lorraine
    Jun 18 - 7:03 pm

    Thankyou Emma. I love the song by Struart Townend called ‘the man who calmed the sea’. It reminds me of Jesus’ power with such compelling gentleness that it’s hard not to let hope creep into my soul. I also experience distress but sometimes it is the gnawing anxiety and emptiness inside that desires to be satisfied that compels me to eat rather than feast on the broken body of Christ and the love of my Father.

  2. Dawn
    Jun 18 - 10:02 pm

    Now I know I should be holy about this… but I’m really just very encouraged that you have a sock under the fridge. Makes me feel a whole lot better…!

  3. Alice
    Jun 19 - 5:11 am

    Thank you.

  4. PWP
    Jun 19 - 6:39 pm

    I’ve just been told “recovery” doesn’t mean what I thought it did. Apparently I’ll still struggle with intense emotions, sometimes feel unloveable/unacceptable and still have trouble accepting my body. So, is it worth it? What’s the point? What does “recovery” even mean? Would really value answers from anyone who knows – especially if you think it IS worthwhile to pursue. But if it’s not, tell me know before I bankrupt myself trying to pay for it and before I let go of my dream of being thin.

  5. PWP
    Jun 19 - 6:40 pm

    Oops, typo – “tell me now…” Sorry!

  6. Emma
    Jun 19 - 8:18 pm

    Thanks D+A

    Lorraine: I’m googling the song!

    PWP: recovery is totally worth it. But it’s recovery from an ED, not from being human. And as far as I can see, normal life will include feeling rubbish sometimes – sad or upset or self-doubting. But what we do learn is not to be scared of these things in themselves. We learn to handle our feelings without them destroying us. We start to live: to enjoy relationships and to fight real battles; not about what’s on our plate, but the stuff that’s really important. We become more of ourselves – and instead of being howled at by obsessions and lies we see ourselves as Christ does: which is a miracle.

  7. Caroline
    Jun 19 - 8:29 pm

    PWP,
    Let me try the recovery bit:

    Recovery means we finally see we are not really God ,like we once thought.
    This is embarrassing.
    Recovery means we see we are actually our own worst enemy.
    This is painful.
    Recovery means we have found the source of true life.
    This is hopeful.
    Recovery means we follow that source where ever He leads us.
    This is scary.
    Recovery means we find rest in the arms of God.
    This is liberating.
    Recovery means we choose these things over and over and over, living moment by moment in the strength of Christ alone.

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