Everyone has something to offer!

[Guest guest]

I find it interesting in a group like this how often people think they have

nothing to offer. Sometimes because they're not struggling. Sometimes because

they're struggling too much. Sometimes just because that feeling of

worthlessness, of " I have nothing to offer " is part of the whole package of

eating disorders.

In my opinion (and I'm always afraid I share it too much), EVERYONE at EVERY

stage of the journey has something to offer. By sharing your struggles, you

might be helping someone who feels like they're the only one who ever sprayed

the leftovers with windex to be sure you wouldn't eat out of the trash.... By

sharing your successes, you give us hope. Even if the success is small--it's a

reminder to look at the progress we're making.

Glad to have you posting more, Viv.

________________________________

From: Vivienne <ruffed.lemur@...>

weightloss

Sent: Wed, March 9, 2011 3:01:07 PM

Subject: Re: Feeling defeated

Don't feel defeated - it's just an opportunity to learn! I had nine months of

finding it easy and I felt naturally slender. Most of that time I read posts,

but didn't post myself because I had nothing to offer - I found it easy, so how

could I help someone else who was struggling?

[Guest guest]

Thanks . It's hard to share " real feelings " when someone-like me-

Is so used to their feelings not counting. Peace

Kat. :-)

On Mar 9, 2011, at 11:49 AM, <lsageev@...> wrote:

> I find it interesting in a group like this how often people think they have

> nothing to offer. Sometimes because they're not struggling. Sometimes because

> they're struggling too much. Sometimes just because that feeling of

> worthlessness, of " I have nothing to offer " is part of the whole package of

> eating disorders.

>

> In my opinion (and I'm always afraid I share it too much), EVERYONE at EVERY

> stage of the journey has something to offer. By sharing your struggles, you

> might be helping someone who feels like they're the only one who ever sprayed

> the leftovers with windex to be sure you wouldn't eat out of the trash.... By

> sharing your successes, you give us hope. Even if the success is small--it's a

> reminder to look at the progress we're making.

>

> Glad to have you posting more, Viv.

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: Vivienne <ruffed.lemur@...>

> weightloss

> Sent: Wed, March 9, 2011 3:01:07 PM

> Subject: Re: Feeling defeated

>

> Don't feel defeated - it's just an opportunity to learn! I had nine months of

> finding it easy and I felt naturally slender. Most of that time I read posts,

> but didn't post myself because I had nothing to offer - I found it easy, so

how

> could I help someone else who was struggling?

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks . It's hard to share " real feelings " when someone-like me-

Is so used to their feelings not counting. Peace

Kat. :-)

On Mar 9, 2011, at 11:49 AM, <lsageev@...> wrote:

> I find it interesting in a group like this how often people think they have

> nothing to offer. Sometimes because they're not struggling. Sometimes because

> they're struggling too much. Sometimes just because that feeling of

> worthlessness, of " I have nothing to offer " is part of the whole package of

> eating disorders.

>

> In my opinion (and I'm always afraid I share it too much), EVERYONE at EVERY

> stage of the journey has something to offer. By sharing your struggles, you

> might be helping someone who feels like they're the only one who ever sprayed

> the leftovers with windex to be sure you wouldn't eat out of the trash.... By

> sharing your successes, you give us hope. Even if the success is small--it's a

> reminder to look at the progress we're making.

>

> Glad to have you posting more, Viv.

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: Vivienne <ruffed.lemur@...>

> weightloss

> Sent: Wed, March 9, 2011 3:01:07 PM

> Subject: Re: Feeling defeated

>

> Don't feel defeated - it's just an opportunity to learn! I had nine months of

> finding it easy and I felt naturally slender. Most of that time I read posts,

> but didn't post myself because I had nothing to offer - I found it easy, so

how

> could I help someone else who was struggling?

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have been a stalker lately of these posts just due to time constraints and job

overload, but I honestly think this is the best, most motivating post I've seen

in awhile!! Thank you.

Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cincinnati Bell Wireless

Re: Feeling defeated

Don't feel defeated - it's just an opportunity to learn! I had nine months of

finding it easy and I felt naturally slender. Most of that time I read posts,

but didn't post myself because I had nothing to offer - I found it easy, so how

could I help someone else who was struggling?

[Guest guest]

When I think of offering a thought, a feeling, or a success I think of

a vulnerable pouring out of our insides. I know it is hard for me but I need

to be aware that it is just as equally hard for everyone else here. Thank you to

everyone who is on this journey with me you are all helping me so much.

Positive thoughts and hugs from Constance

  

  

> I find it interesting in a group like this how often people think they have

> nothing to offer. Sometimes because they're not struggling. Sometimes because

> they're struggling too much. Sometimes just because that feeling of

> worthlessness, of " I have nothing to offer " is part of the whole package of

> eating disorders.

>

> In my opinion (and I'm always afraid I share it too much), EVERYONE at EVERY

> stage of the journey has something to offer. By sharing your struggles, you

> might be helping someone who feels like they're the only one who ever sprayed

> the leftovers with windex to be sure you wouldn't eat out of the trash.... By

> sharing your successes, you give us hope. Even if the success is small--it's a

> reminder to look at the progress we're making.

>

> Glad to have you posting more, Viv.

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: Vivienne <ruffed.lemur@...>

> weightloss

> Sent: Wed, March 9, 2011 3:01:07 PM

> Subject: Re: Feeling defeated

>

> Don't feel defeated - it's just an opportunity to learn! I had nine months of

> finding it easy and I felt naturally slender. Most of that time I read posts,

> but didn't post myself because I had nothing to offer - I found it easy, so

how

> could I help someone else who was struggling?

>

>