my presentation

today i spoke for NEDA week at my old high school. i spoke in front of 10th and 11th graders in health class from 8-2...straight. i got a 30 minute break where i went home for a hot second to grab a quick lunch.

the staff was so welcoming and supportive of spreading awareness about eating disorders. i got so many thank you's and i hope i made a difference. when i first proposed the idea, they asked how much i charged. i dont do this for money. i do this for myself and to spread awareness. they were shocked this opportunity was free.

i decided to do the presentation improv minus my powerpoint and i honestly cannot remember what i said. it is almost as if i blacked out the whole day because it is a blur. i know that what i said each time changed simply because i couldnt remember what i said the period prior and i wanted to be as open as possible.

i had this one girl come up to me after and handed me a note. you know what it said? "you are beautiful". i was taken back. as she walked out the door i asked if i could have a hug. it meant so much to me that a complete stranger gave me such a beautiful compliment. 

overall, i think it went well (despite not really remembering much of what i said). 

i am now so tired. it was cathartic but incredibly exhausting at the same time. i have had unwavering support from so many friends over the past couple of weeks and it is because of their support i had the courage and strength to do this.