“I used to sincerely believe that recovery from an eating disorder was not real.”
Over the weekend, the “Sorry Not Sorry” singer posted a powerful message on Instagram – where she shared an image of her glitter-covered streaks.
“I used to sincerely believe that recovery from an eating disorder was not real,” she wrote in the caption. “That everyone was pretending or secretly relapsing behind closed doors. ‘Surely she vomits here and there’, ‘she CANNOT accept her cellulite’ … Those were just some of the things I used to say to myself while growing up. “
“I am very grateful to be able to honestly say that, for the first time in my life, my nutritionist looked at me and said, ‘This is what recovery from eating disorder looks like,'” she continued.
She explained that the glitter photo shoot came when she wanted to celebrate her stretch marks, “instead of being ashamed of them.”
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“I started using real glitter paint on my stretch marks to celebrate my body and all its features (whether society considers them good OR bad). My stretch marks are not going away, so it is better to throw some glitter on em – right ? “
The 28-year-old also shared some encouraging words for people who had similar experiences.
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“Let this be a reminder for anyone who doesn’t think it’s possible: IT REALLY IS. YOU CAN DO IT. I BELIEVE IN YOU.”
“This year has been difficult … Be kind to yourself if you slip and remember to get back on track because you are WORTH THE MIRACLE OF RECOVERY 💖 I LOVE YOU,” she concluded.
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Thank you, Demi, for sharing your story and, I hope, inspiring others! What a queen !!
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