Time Warp Tuesday: Taking Liberties

I only have time for one post this week, so I'm tossing the rule book out for today. Social Butterfly's room has art and photographs all over--pictures and words that make her happy and lift her spirits and evidence of the happiness of good times with good friends. 

One of her collages--she also has motivational sayings on canvas.

Inset from above collage; I like the way she mixes interesting fonts and hand writing.

Through the magic that is the internet, I have become friends with a young woman in Texas. Her eating disorder is decades old and very entrenched. She knows the odds are not in her favor. She desperately wants to live, but is facing the prospect that desire alone might not be enough. So far, nothing she's tried has worked and resources are not unlimited, so she's trying on her own, doing the best she can in difficult circumstances.

I have lots of friends in real life and on the internet--enough of them to know that my internet friends are just real life friends I don't technically know in real life. I have felt real pain from a loss that by all rights should have been somewhat remote to me. Yet, my self-protective instinct is not as strong as my call to walk beside this young woman--to be a voice of hope, not judgment. Of empathy, not blame. Of validation, not codemnation. 

In my ideal world, the two of us kayak someday--both of us healthy--and then share a picnic lunch. 

Even if that doesn't happen, she still needs people to bear witness and encourage her, to celebrate the steps she does make, the bites she does take. To let her know her silliness brings a smile to someone's face. To teach her that you never leave a triple-triple open in Words. She needs friends and I am happy to be one of them.

Whether you're a prayer person, an in-your-thoughts-person or a good juju person (like me), her name is Jenny and I'd appreciate if you could send some love her way.

I am an adage/aphorism/axiom junkie, so these sayings speak to me; more importantly, every one of these symbolizes her work on recovery. 

Head over Susan's and Karen's places for some traditional Time Warp fun.

 

 

 

 

Comments

[lanes]

Hope/good thoughts sent -- will continue to send 'em.

[Jen on the Edge]

I will keep her in my thoughts and hope that she will heal.

[Jessie - a different one]

My good thoughts go out to Jenny!

[Arli]

Sending Jenny strength and determination, and of course, lots of prayers for her good health!

[Smalltown Me]

Love to Jenny. Internet friends are very real and treasured.

[Green Girl in Wisconsin]

I'll pray for her, Jenn.

[Jenny]

Aww, jugglingjenn, you are lovely. To everyone, thank you!

[Susan Walker]

I just said a prayer for her, Jenn. I am sure she feels so blessed to have you in her life.

[Molly]

I hope Jenny knows that reaching out, even through the internet, is a real way to find connection. Everyone here now knows a little of her and her story and wishes and prays for her future. And we would love to do or know more.

[Jenny]

Molly, I do. Its up to Jenn if she wants to share my story or not. I am pretty much an open book. Jenn met me thru feast on fb, and we...it took off from there. I gotta jet, got some things I need to finish around here. I do want thank all of you for the thoughts, prayers and jujus.

Love always, me (the Jenny that 'jugglingjenn' speaks about)

[Busy Bee Suz]

Prayers, good mojo and strength for Jenny....she can beat this and enjoy life like she has only dreamt she could.

[amy]

Lots and lots of hugs for you Jenny.

[Jen]

I will be praying for Jenny. I hope it helps her to know that so many people care what happens to her. I hope she somehow finds the strength she needs.

I have to tell you that I LOVE SB's collage! I love inspirational quotes, and have a ton pinned on Pinterest, but I love that she looks at them each day, and each one that she chose is just perfect! I am always so excited to see her art. Can you post some more?

[Brightside-Susan]

When I was in high school I had quotes and clippings all over my walls, too. Not so artfully displayed, but I recall how I felt sitting in my room surrounded by wise and uplifting words.

All my best to you Jenny! I hope you find your way to health and a bright future!

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[Jocelyn]

I could have sworn I left a comment the other day, but apparently not! Oy.

I am so glad you are able to bear witness and provide support; I also, for some queer reason, appreciate your realism about Jenny's state. You're no sappy poster of a puppy hanging from a branch, speaking in pat phrases about "just hanging on." Because it's so much more than that, this disease, and you continue to educate us all.

I hope Jenny's voice can overtake that of anorexia and shout "I want to live."

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This design is incredible! You most certainly know how to keep a reader amused. Between your wit and your videos, I was almost moved to start my own blog (well, almost...HaHa!) Excellent job. I really enjoyed what you had to say, and more than that, how you presented it. Too cool!

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lots and lot of love to you Jenny