It is never easy coming out so publicly admitting our struggles, no matter what they are. My hope, whether on a small or large scale, was that my vulnerability would be an example to young girls and boys that no one is perfect; that my openness would allow young girls and boys, and even men and women, to find the courage to tell their stories and to share their battles. The past month I have experienced the empowerment that comes from living in a vulnerable place. It is not easy and it is not too comfortable, but it is freeing in a way. I have received a countless number of texts, emails, FaceBook messages, and Tweets from people in all walks of life offering either support, understanding, or validation. My "hope" in all of this became reality. A huge thank you to all who have reached out! I praise God for letting me know the perfect time to speak publicly about this. His timing is always perfect....
WSBTV (Ch. 2) with John Bachman clip: http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/miss-georgia-reveals-eating-disorder-secret/nXTyk/
Fox5 Atlanta (special report): http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/22212308/miss-georgia-opens-up-about-eating-disorder?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=8863040
Fox5 Atlanta (Eating Disorder information): http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/22269428/eating-disorders-in-teens-how-to-cope
WRBL Columbus interview: http://www.wrbl.com/story/22148752/miss-georgia-reveals-secret-struggle-with-eating-disorder
Ledger-Enquirer article (many details): http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/05/12/2494288/miss-georgia-reveals-deadly-secret.html
My Dee Armstrong interview is not available online yet.
I am also working with HLN/CNN to schedule a national interview, but between the Jodi Arias Trial, other national news, and my schedule, it has been difficult to find a set date. I will keep you all posted!
-Love in Christ,
Leighton
"I am enough just as I am,
unfinished, imperfect, uncertain of the road I choose,
yet, certain that I must continue. I cannot go back.
I am not enough for some, and too much for others,
I struggle with myself, I wrestle with fear, I avoid the parts of me
that are unavoidable.
Yet, I want to hide no more. I am alive, I know because I feel.
In my eyes,
I am damaged, hurting, healing, and in need of improvement.
But in the eyes of God,
And in the place where grace abides,
I know I am enough." -unknown
"I am enough just as I am,
unfinished, imperfect, uncertain of the road I choose,
yet, certain that I must continue. I cannot go back.
I am not enough for some, and too much for others,
I struggle with myself, I wrestle with fear, I avoid the parts of me
that are unavoidable.
Yet, I want to hide no more. I am alive, I know because I feel.
In my eyes,
I am damaged, hurting, healing, and in need of improvement.
But in the eyes of God,
And in the place where grace abides,
I know I am enough." -unknown
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