Morbid, Part 1: Thin

Laura Diaz de Arce
Nov 1 · 7 min read

In my second grade classroom there was a set of bookshelves that created a little book nook. The bookshelves were placed perpendicular to the desks and in one area, the space was only about three inches or less in width to move between the shelves and a desk. I remember showing off that I could fit and slip from one end to the other, that I used to show off to the other kids at how small I was. “Look! It’s not hard for me!”

Little girl smiles at camera
Little girl smiles at camera
Me age 5, before my anorexia really kicks in. I’m pretty cute though.

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Laura Diaz de Arce

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Laura is a South Florida based writer and the author of MONSTROSITY. https://www.smokingmirrorpress.com/laura-linking

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