new opportunities

NEDA week is fast approaching and my dear friend from treatment here in CT had an idea. she wants to hold an event here during NEDA week to promote awareness. she asked for people to speak and to make posters/signs. i immediately jumped at the opportunity and asked her if i could be a speaker. she was estatic. she said so far i am the only speaker and it could be as long as i wanted. i became anxious as this is a big responsibility.

i told people on faceybook about this new opportunity that was opened up to me. my cousin has suffered with an ED and her younger sister reached out to me. she wanted to have an assembly during NEDA week to promote awareness. she asked me to speak in long island. i was speechless. why would she choose ME? i am newly in recovery and feel i dont have a lot to offer. but as i thought more about it..if i change just one life by my speech, then i will be grateful. i am humbled by both opportunities and hope i can shed light on recovery..one day at a time.