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Life Marks

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Strong, Confident, unbreakable

Weak, broken, fragile

somewhere in between

this is the reality of living with BDD

life exists as a series of adjectives.

today I feel strong, confident, unique

tomorrow who knows

so I live for today, I give up the notion that I have to be perfect to be of value

I accept my flaws as “life marks”

today is a new day

live it

 

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About Stephen

My name is Stephen and I was officially diagnosed with BDD in October of 2012. I have lived with it my whole life. This blog is my story, my shame, and my path to recovery. It starts on Day 1 of my new life. To live, and love myself, to teach others how to do the same, and learn more about what it means to live with body dysmorphic disorder. Here are some resources that I use...