Let’s now
look at the letter, “R” and a
powerful word associated with it in this awareness phrase: Relationship.
“…‘It is not
good that the man should be alone…’.”
Genesis 2:18
When it
comes to recovery from disordered eating and image issues, isolation can be a
dangerous thing. Since most eating disorder behavior hinges on secrecy, separating
from others can create the harmful environment to practice such things as
starving, binging, purging and even other forms of self-injury like cutting.
We need
people; we need socialization.
However,
many of us who struggle with these disorders convince ourselves of the lie, “I
don’t need anyone else as long as I have this.”
Relationships
keep us grounded and accountable.
Often, in
the midst of our disorders, we’re far from objective to correctly view
ourselves. It takes someone outside of us to see and call out what’s going on.
And beyond
this, relationships can be a source of support, love and help. Isolation keeps
us away from ALL of that.
When we are
aware of who and how we are, we naturally occupy a space which allows people
in. We are known and are freed up to know others.
Copyright
© 2018 by Sheryle Cruse
No comments:
Post a Comment