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What If? What if I couldn't? What if I wouldn't? What if, I am beautiful, What if, I am worthy of love, What if, What if, I did not make excuses, What If? When I am living in the present, When I am in the here and now Mary Pat finds blessings in every day to help her stay in the present moment and not let her Eating Disorder get the best of her.She has a Masters in Experiential Education and a BA in Religion. http://www.reflectingrace.com
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