Tag: body

  • More on Body-Self Disconnect After Cancer

    The other day I wrote a blog post about how I tend to think of
    my body as something separate from myself, rather than part of me. I had a bit of an epiphany and now I think that the narrative I’ve been using to describe my body and my relationship with it has been harmful. You might want to read that before wading into this nonsense – it’s really a series of tweets, and it’s not very long. Basically, cancer has fucked me up in terms of how I think about myself and my body. I’m sure other illnesses can do the same, so if any of these even vaguely relates, keep reading.

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  • I need to forgive my body

    Note to self: There is a difference between seeing a health problem as something external that is threatening your body, and seeing your body as itself as the problem. Your body is not a threat. The illness/problem is a threat. Your body is on your side.

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  • your body will betray you

    your body doesn’t care
    that it’s nearly Christmas

    your body doesn’t care
    about your birthday

    your body will betray you
    without checking the calendar