IBS

Now I am further
Than I ever thought possible
Far from the worry
The why, when and how

Now I am further
Than I ever thought possible
Far from behind closed doors
Embarrassment inside of me

Now I am further
Than I ever thought possible
Far from the discomfort
Both emotional and physical

Now I am further
Than I ever thought possible
Far from the reliance
On remedies that didn’t work

Now I am further
Than I ever thought possible
Far from the anxiety
I’d lived with for so long

Now I am further
Than I ever thought possible
Far from fearing food
A diet of restriction

Now I am further
Than I ever thought possible
Far from overthinking
And unhelpful habits

Now I am further
Than I ever thought possible
Far from fearing my body
I’m now in control

Now I am further
Than I ever thought possible
Far from that identity
IBS no longer defines me