Please do not tell an ugly girl that she is pretty
By Trinity Noelle (circa 2016/14 years old)
By Trinity NoellePublished 8 months ago • 1 min read
They told me that I have
Body dysmorphia
That I’m not truly the terrifying
Alien being
That my brain has convinced me that
I am
But every glimpse
I catch in the mirror
Reflects a monster
hiding
in the skin I wear
Flesh that feels
Like it’s rotted
From the inside
Bones that are too sharp
And jagged
All wrong for the shape
I’m meant to take
I am grotesque
Please do not tell an ugly girl
That she is pretty.
She will never trust you again.
About the Creator
Trinity Noelle
23. poet. mama. survivor. ex junkie.
lover of too much. feeler of everything.
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Comments (1)
This description of body dysmorphia is powerful. It makes you realize how distorted one's self - perception can be. I've seen similar struggles in others. How do you think we can better help those dealing with this to see themselves more accurately? It's sad that the person feels so monstrous. We often don't understand the pain behind these self - loathing thoughts. What kind of support do you think would have made a difference for this individual?