I agree. Tough read but there is an insane amount of truth in the words. I'm curious if you, thenewgreen, are as taken with the truth behind the words as the words themselves. Or, is the fact I can relate to some of her emotions, is playing a larger role in why I'm taken by this piece. I also really love the way she writes.

I knew she was anorexic and bulimic, which, when you’re fourteen, are sort of valorized ailments.

where I struggled with feelings of arousal while pouring over phrases like, “made me lick her wet crotch.”

I cut off the collar to make it less “fancy.” I was more self-conscious at this age than I have ever been in my life.

When I heard this, I felt confused and vaguely jealous; I had tried to lighten my own hair with hydrogen peroxide many times, but it had never worked.

Maybe it's the writing. Maybe it puts me back to my struggles and confusion as a 14 year old girl. It's just so fucking true. The weird sexual arousal and completely confusing times. The jealously of people you should never be jealous of. The overwhelming self-consciousness.

_refugee_ - From what I know about you, as well as your love of words, I think you'll really enjoy this piece. I would love to know your thoughts.