The first time I heard this song, someone was showing it to
others as her anthem for her eating disorder recovery. Since then, I’ve heard a
few more people refer to it as an anthem for eating disorder recovery, so I often associate this song with eating disorder recovery, an incredibly worthy and difficult cause to fight for.
Today, however, this is my anthem for facing the day and doing
things, despite insecurities about myself and the future. It doesn’t matter how
nervous I am about the events coming up in my life, I can still live in the
moment and focus on those around me and how I can help them. It doesn’t matter
what others may think of me, because I can’t control that; what I can control
is what I do with the day and how I feel about myself at the end of it. I can
keep fighting, and I know that’s what will make me proud of myself at the end
of the day, and every day from here on out.
So, let me dedicate this song to you. I don’t know what your
fight is. It might be recovering from an eating disorder. It might be overcoming
or living with depression or anxiety or another kind of mental illness. It
might be family struggles, relationship troubles, personal insecurities. It
could be money problems or school issues, or things just not working out the way
that you’d like. It could be losing a friend, even just because they’re getting
married or moving away or something. Maybe you’re the one getting married or
moving away, and you’re nervous about your new life ahead. Maybe you need to
cut ties with someone who makes you unhappy, and you’re afraid to do so.
Whatever your struggle is today, this song is for you. You can do it. You’re
worth fighting for. Honestly, if there was one thing I could help everyone
understand, it would be just that: you are worth fighting for. Keep it up. If
you need something, anything I can help you with, please let me know. I would
love to help. Because you’re worth it. J
