Hunger Bond
- Hannah L
- Jan 9
- 1 min read
In moments of emotion, hunger stirs within
A bond with food, where memories begin
When sadness looms, and tears cascade like rain
I seek the solace that food can contain
For in my youth, I watched my mother’s care
As food became the balm to soothe despair
Her comfort found in each culinary delight
Love and connection bloom, a comforting sight
So, in hunger’s call, I find a link so true To moments shared, both old and new
Through food, emotions intertwine and mend
A legacy, from mother to child, without end
When you struggle with food, there is always a reason. Identifying that underlying reason is what will help you overcome the addiction. For me, it's my mother. It's being told I was fat consistently when I wasn't, but then being scolded for being fat when I was. I turned to food for comfort, as I watched it comfort my mother. I still have moments of overeating, but after bariatric surgery, I can't overeat like I used to. I've been stalled for quite a few months, but my internship is a full case load, and being a therapist, I'm literally sitting on my ass most of the day. This internship will be over by the time this is posted. Written on 07/13/2024, internship over on November 27th, 2024) I haven't found a routine that allows the exercise required, but I'm not gaining weight. I know where the addiction comes from, so this is something I am constantly working on with my therapist.
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