In the mirror’s gaze, a twisted reflection,
Shadows of doubt, an endless inspection.
A war within, unseen by the eye,
Silent cries masked by a smile’s lie.

Desperate measures, the mind’s cruel play,
Hunger’s torment, day by day.
Whispers of worth, drowned in despair,
The scale’s verdict, a constant snare.

Isolation’s grip, a tightening chain,
Friends and family, only see the surface pain.
Beneath the facade, a soul in plight,
Fighting for freedom, in the dead of night.

Hope flickers, a distant star,
Healing whispers, though the scars are far.
The journey’s long, but courage will rise,
In the light of truth, self-love lies.