body

Illustration by Evan.

Illustration by Evan.

CW // Eating disorder

my body is the home i grew up in but as the days go by i burn it to the ground

my body is the home i grew up in but every friday i tear it to the ground

my body is the home i grew up in but i hold pride every time aunties tell me 'you look sick'

my body is the home i grew up is the body that i loved but i heard them say ‘isn’t she getting fat?'

my body is the home that i grew up in but i can’t help but worship the filthiest things

i count calories in gummy bears

my body and its enemy

5 pounds down 10 pounds there

i eat but cant help but cry into an empty bowl of cheerios because i only feel pretty when i feel hungry

Athba is a 14-year-old high school student based in the United Arab Emirates. Besides her love for writing, she is very passionate about discussing diet culture and all the fake nonsense society teaches us! You can find her personally on Instagram.

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