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Shadow Boxer

By Stephen

I sit here, wondering where the year has gone. Wondering how 2012 turned into 2014.

And very little has changed. Still deep in my thoughts, the more alone I become the more lost I feel… deep into this abyss.

A tunnel of fear is where I exist. Fear of my shadow now, even it is a disgrace. Dark and distorted, it reveals a truth. A heartless, soulless impression of my body, without light.

I fear this is all that is left. At 36 can this be it? Is this me?

Destined to live out my days in fear of a reflection I cannot bear to accept. How sad, what a waste of a good life!

 

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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...