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"๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ง ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ ๐๐๐ช๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐, ๐ค๐ฃ๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ค๐ช๐จ๐. ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐จ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ค๐ง๐จ ๐จ๐ช๐ง๐ฅ๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ข๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐๐ก ๐ฅ๐ก๐๐๐." ~ ๐๐ข๐๐ก๐ฎ ๐ฟ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐จ๐ค๐ฃ.ย
I'm sitting on the balcony. It's an early Saturday morning, and it feels like the rest of the world is still asleep, although the sun is already up in the sky. I'll be honest with you, I'm more of a rainy day kind of person. The balcony bathes in the sunlight, and i close my eyes. The darkness I desire is nowhere to be found, so I go inside the house to search for it. At first, it refuses to manifest itself, but then, for a brief moment, I see it, a glimpse of darkness coming from a book shelf. How did i miss this? It has been there all along, a portal to the darkness i desire. I pick it up, and it devours me.ย
#๐๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฉ
This book swallowed me whole. Reading it felt like a suffocation of the senses, or was it a senseless suffocation? Probably both.ย
Chandler Morrison's enchanting writing provides a deep, raw look into the dark terrors that roil in the benighted depths of the mind of one who deals with eating disorders and body dysmorphia.
Allow me to introduce you to Helen Troy. She is the architect of her own catastrophe. She is also a beautiful LA-based fashion model. Helen's inner dialogue is a raw portrait of a haunted mind. In her pursuit of what she considers to be perfection, Helen becomes obsessed with her weight and society's validation. Haunted by the demons of her mind, she starves herself. This is not just a starvation of the body but also of the soul.ย
Some aspects ofย #๐๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฉ reflect us as a society: Is it the envelope that we choose to judge others by? Do we need others' approval to be able to feel whole? To what length will we go to be accepted by others' standards? And why?ย
Over the years, I have reached the conclusion that freedom lies in going beyond all identification.ย
I would suggest threading very carefully through the thorny bushes of this powerful book. It is a cold, dark neighborhood you are about to step into, so choose a warm outfit, and don't bother with couture.
"๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ง ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ ๐๐๐ช๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐, ๐ค๐ฃ๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ค๐ช๐จ๐. ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐จ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ค๐ง๐จ ๐จ๐ช๐ง๐ฅ๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ข๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐๐ก ๐ฅ๐ก๐๐๐." ~ ๐๐ข๐๐ก๐ฎ ๐ฟ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐จ๐ค๐ฃ.ย
I'm sitting on the balcony. It's an early Saturday morning, and it feels like the rest of the world is still asleep, although the sun is already up in the sky. I'll be honest with you, I'm more of a rainy day kind of person. The balcony bathes in the sunlight, and i close my eyes. The darkness I desire is nowhere to be found, so I go inside the house to search for it. At first, it refuses to manifest itself, but then, for a brief moment, I see it, a glimpse of darkness coming from a book shelf. How did i miss this? It has been there all along, a portal to the darkness i desire. I pick it up, and it devours me.ย
#๐๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฉ
This book swallowed me whole. Reading it felt like a suffocation of the senses, or was it a senseless suffocation? Probably both.ย
Chandler Morrison's enchanting writing provides a deep, raw look into the dark terrors that roil in the benighted depths of the mind of one who deals with eating disorders and body dysmorphia.
Allow me to introduce you to Helen Troy. She is the architect of her own catastrophe. She is also a beautiful LA-based fashion model. Helen's inner dialogue is a raw portrait of a haunted mind. In her pursuit of what she considers to be perfection, Helen becomes obsessed with her weight and society's validation. Haunted by the demons of her mind, she starves herself. This is not just a starvation of the body but also of the soul.ย
Some aspects ofย #๐๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฉ reflect us as a society: Is it the envelope that we choose to judge others by? Do we need others' approval to be able to feel whole? To what length will we go to be accepted by others' standards? And why?ย
Over the years, I have reached the conclusion that freedom lies in going beyond all identification.ย
I would suggest threading very carefully through the thorny bushes of this powerful book. It is a cold, dark neighborhood you are about to step into, so choose a warm outfit, and don't bother with couture.
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"Sigh. Helene Troy, youโre making me hungry for a 666 calories protein smoothie."
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"Sigh. Helen Troy, youโre making me hungry for a 666 calories protein smoothie."
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Apr 18, 2023 01:16AM
If I had a hat, Iโd remove it. This review is outstanding Debbie! Thought provoking and brilliant. ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
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Outstanding review Debbie, accompanied by some very important questions! Bravo! โฅ๏ธ
Ok, Iโm moving this high up on my tbr list. Fantastic review, Debbie!! ๐
Moths wrote: "If I had a hat, Iโd remove it. This review is outstanding Debbie! Thought provoking and brilliant. ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ"Here ๐ฉ haha, thank you so much for the kind words! Indeed, book have left me with many thoughts!
Sophie wrote: "Outstanding review Debbie, accompanied by some very important questions! Bravo! โฅ๏ธ"Thanks, Sophie! Much appreciated. I think you might like this one. ๐
Anna wrote: "Ok, Iโm moving this high up on my tbr list. Fantastic review, Debbie!! ๐"I look forward to hear what you think about it! Thank you, Anna!๐ค
I'm going to have nightmares about this cover, Debbie!
Great review Debbie! I believe itโs not easy to write about such a sensitive subject matter. It sounds like he did good. ๐ฅ
Sarah wrote: "I'm going to have nightmares about this cover, Debbie!"don't visit her instagram she draws way more scary pictures!
Tawfek... I can't handle it! I'm such a horror chicken.
Sarah wrote: "Tawfek... I can't handle it! I'm such a horror chicken."xD i am not, i used to hate disgusting horror the most, but my stomach has become iron towards that too.
Incredibly well written, atmospheric review Debbie, Iโm sold! โฅ๏ธ
Youโre very welcome! I will start reading it hopefully this weekend.
Sarah wrote: "I'm going to have nightmares about this cover, Debbie!"Sarah, I guess the artist did a pretty good job if it managed to get to you! ๐๐
Tawfek wrote: "Sarah wrote: "I'm going to have nightmares about this cover, Debbie!"don't visit her instagram she draws way more scary pictures!"
Lol, thank you, Tawfek :)) Some find comfort in the darkness, and some donโt!
Debbie Y wrote: "Tawfek wrote: "Sarah wrote: "I'm going to have nightmares about this cover, Debbie!"don't visit her instagram she draws way more scary pictures!"
Lol, thank you, Tawfek :)) Some find comfort in ..."
i watch horror movies in the light, actually i even sleep in the light, but i live alone, and i go open the door to face the thief if something hit the door (there was never a thief on the other side btw), so i am pretty sure i am have no fear also stupid!
but your dark drawings are so beautiful!
it seems everyone on goodreads are so talented, i am always impressed by you all!
This is so stunning Debbie! I donโt even know what to sayโฆexcept that I will start this book later today. I told you I bought it around February and havenโt got around it yet. Your review is my green light.
What a well thought out, interesting and intriguing review, thank you :)
Wow! Such a beautiful and descriptive review Debbie ๐ค Iโm looking forward to reading this one!! Ooh you are an artist? I must check you out on Instagram, my lovely ๐ค
This review is beyond beautiful Debbie! You nailed it.
Fantastic review Debbie! This one is on my tbr ๐๐ป๐
Baba wrote: "What a well thought out, interesting and intriguing review, thank you :)"Thank you kindly, Baba! :))
Rebecca wrote: "Fantastic review Debbie! This one is on my tbr ๐๐ป๐"Thank you, Rebecca! I hope youโll like this one! ๐ค
Stunning review, Debbie! You have a magic way with words. ๐ค
Tawfek wrote: "Debbie Y wrote: "Tawfek wrote: "Sarah wrote: "I'm going to have nightmares about this cover, Debbie!"don't visit her instagram she draws way more scary pictures!"
Lol, thank you, Tawfek :)) Some..."
You watch TV with the lights on! That is fascinating to me. My eyes canโt bare it๐ต thank you for such a kind compliment, Tawfek!
Leeanne โ� โ� โ� wrote: "Wow! Such a beautiful and descriptive review Debbie ๐ค Iโm looking forward to reading this one!! Ooh you are an artist? I must check you out on Instagram, my lovely ๐ค"I canโt wait to hear what youโll think about this one! Thank you so much, dear Leeanne! ๐ค youโre on Instagram too? Iโll log in and say hey! I work in the visual art world, mainly focused of photography, editing, film and painting/drawings, these are mostly done by commission. ๐ค๐ค
Janie wrote: "Stunning review, Debbie! You have a magic way with words. ๐ค"Thank you, Janie, shrutssster! The verbal D hit, finally ๐๐ค
@Debbie lol i knew it, all horror lovers, like complete darkness when watching their movies, but you seem to have a more sophisticated connection with the dark, it shows in your drawings and your great review.
Youโll see that Iโve liked all of your photos on Instagram ๐๐ค kind of fangirling right now ๐ค
Brilliant! Thank you, now I can bow. ๐๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐
Debbie Y wrote: "Janie wrote: "Stunning review, Debbie! You have a magic way with words. ๐ค"Thank you, Janie, shrutssster! The verbal D hit, finally ๐๐ค"
Who is Justice Beaver?
Janie wrote: "Debbie Y wrote: "Janie wrote: "Stunning review, Debbie! You have a magic way with words. ๐ค"Thank you, Janie, shrutssster! The verbal D hit, finally ๐๐ค"
Who is Justice Beaver?"
A justice warrior beaver? ๐ค๐ค
Leeanne โ� โ� โ� wrote: "Youโll see that Iโve liked all of your photos on Instagram ๐๐ค kind of fangirling right now ๐ค"Leeanne ๐คฃ๐ youโre killing me! But doing it with kindness โบ๏ธ thank you! I followed you back there ๐๐ค
Tawfek wrote: "@Debbie lol i knew it, all horror lovers, like complete darkness when watching their movies, but you seem to have a more sophisticated connection with the dark, it shows in your drawings and your g..."Thatโs so kind of you, Tawfek! โบ๏ธ I actually cannot watch anything with the lights on, I believe part of it is because I work with my eyes all day and by the time I approach the screen, my eyes are very, very tired. Regardless, watching horror movies with the lights on is a big no in my book, I need the spook effect to be in full force. ;)
Tim wrote: "Amazingly brilliant review, Debbie!"Thank you so much, Tim! This book left a profound mark on me. :)
Awesome review Debbie...Thank You.
Great review, Debbie! Reminded me of an Opeth lyric from the song โClosureโโโIn the rays of the sun, I amlonging for the darkness.โ�
Andrew wrote: "This is so stunning Debbie! I donโt even know what to sayโฆexcept that I will start this book later today. I told you I bought it around February and havenโt got around it yet. Your review is my gre..."Thank you, Andrew! I almost missed your comment. I would love to know your thoughts about it once youโre done reading! :)
Diane wrote: "Awesome review Debbie...Thank You."Thank you kindly, Diane!
Allen wrote: "Great review, Debbie! Reminded me of an Opeth lyric from the song โClosureโโโIn the rays of the sun, I amlonging for the darkness.โ�"
I havenโt thought about this album (or band, for that matter) in a very long time! They were in a constant rotation during the Black Water Park era, but now, I canโt even think about them without feeling a slight cringe ๐ฌ I donโt like the direction they took in the past decade, prog is just not for me. Thanks you, Allen!
Debbie Y wrote: "Janie wrote: "Debbie Y wrote: "Janie wrote: "Stunning review, Debbie! You have a magic way with words. ๐ค"Thank you, Janie, shrutssster! The verbal D hit, finally ๐๐ค"
Who is Justice Beaver?"
A j..."
Hint: it is a Shrutism.
I couldnโt agree more about Opeth, Debbie. They moved away from their strength. But I still love their early-mid 2000โs material! ๐
Wonderful review, Debbie!!!Be my guest, you can have my cold, rainy, windy Berlin balcony if I can have yours ๐
Glad you found the dark you were seeking! ๐ค
A brilliant review, Deb ๐ค๐๐ค I like your way with words and your dark creativity ๐ค
inci, I'm most certainly down for this kind of trade! ๐ I could live surrounded by rain and fog all year round without complaining! The sun is all yours! I wonder if FDX can handle that kind of delivery ๐ค thank you so much! ๐ค๐ง
Janie.... *Jim enters the chat* ๐คฃ ๐ฆฆ also, *Jim isn't happy with the lack of beaver emojis* ๐ฉ
Anna! Thank you very much! ๐ค I will drop something in your fb inbox later, as promised! ๐๐ค๐ค๐ป
@Debbie: you're most welcome ๐ค I'm looking forward to checking my inbox ๐ I'm super excited! See you later!
The fact that you actually respond to everyone while going about with your daily doings is pretty impressive to me. I will let you know what I think for sure! โฅ๏ธ
