I miss hugs from Mom I miss stories from Dad I miss laughing with friends I miss learning from teachers

I miss songs from birds And purrs from cats And barks from dogs And bubbles from fish

I miss not being alone, confined to a box Invisible chains keeping me in bed I miss talking to people, making new friends Reading tales of pirates and heroes

I miss not staring in the mirror for hours each day Sucking in my gut, holding back tears I miss not scrolling through the internet Watching other girls live my dream

I miss not going to bed in my makeup And having the energy to take a shower I miss eating full meals And kissing my partner goodnight

I miss feeling full Feeling loved Feeling nourished

I miss feeling alive.