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A Letter To My Younger Self

This week in body image group, I offered a journal prompt for clients to write a letter to their younger selves.  The resource I obtained this idea from gave these instructions: Pick a specific age -- the one that feels like you most needed a hug or a double high five.  Tell this littler you all the reasons you're awesome, say why you're proud of you, maybe draw yourself a trophy.  Tell you some of the wonderful, amazing things you're going to love about your life.  Then, take a moment to recognize that you're actually living that amazing, wonderful life right now. And as per usual, I myself also participated in this activity - because why not do the tough work I'm also asking my clients to do!? Below is my result: Dear 11-12 year old Abbie, HI!!  Right now, you are very fixated and obsessed with food and your body.  It doesn't seem like a problem, but you are very, very sick.   And because I know that no one has told you this yet...