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InvisibleExistence

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Sometimes people say that the more you go through, the stronger you become, although sometimes I think that I'd rather have not gone through with it and be weak. I haven't been on here for a very long time and to come back and find these individual forums for s/h and ED's great - I never knew where to turn and used to come to the depression forums, not knowing whether it was a good place to be or whether I was turning in completely the wrong direction. But people here have helped me with my ED and s/h back in late 2004... and now i'm almost over this, thanks to people at my church and the support of my family. But it has made me stronger, with my faith, and somehow closer with my friends. Purging and losing weight used to make me feel stronger - now praying will help me get the same 'high.' Keep your head up, it won't be like this forever. I'm praying for you all.
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InvisibleExistence said:
Sometimes people say that the more you go through, the stronger you become, although sometimes I think that I'd rather have not gone through with it and be weak.

I hear ya....... but, it's when the silver is refined (burnt through) with fire that it's made more pure. OUCH! :eek: But in the end, there is a more purer and truer you...... God bless!
 
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