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    Dysmorphia: 10 Short Stories
    Dysmorphia: 10 Short Stories
    Dysmorphia: 10 Short Stories
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    Dysmorphia: 10 Short Stories

    By Deina Furth

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    In this collection of ten short stories, author Deina Furth examines the many potential manifestations of the word “dysmorphia.” Whether it’s through the eyes of a young man struggling with depression and anxiety, a trans man trying to find the means to transition, or a desperate woman struggling to accept her body, Deina strives to represent the “smoke and mirror” reality that millions of people face across the world daily. Each story is a slice-of-life narrative that explores the feelings of disconnectedness that accompany mental illness and desperation alike, and the result is an emotionally-wrought tale that will stay with the reader for a long time.

    Crawl into the minds of these ten characters and experience the many faces of dysmorphia in all of their frightening, heartbreaking, and loving forms. A must read for those who seek contemporary fiction tackling the tough topics of mental illness, transgender issues and rights, gay and lesbian issues and rights, body image disorders, sexuality, and self-harm and suicide.

    Warning: Stories contain sometimes graphic descriptions of violence and discuss sensitive issues. Please be advised that the stories may not be suitable for a young audience.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDeina Furth
    Release dateSep 9, 2014
    ISBN9781310434464
    Dysmorphia: 10 Short Stories
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    Deina Furth

    Deina Furth is an author who blends fantasy, science fiction, steampunk, and adventure to bring you multi-faceted stories set in unforgettable worlds.

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      Dysmorphia - Deina Furth

      Dysmorphia Smashwords Edition Copyright © 2014 Deina Furth.

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews.

      This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, organizations, places, events and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      For information, visit: http://deinafurth.com

      Book and cover design by Deina Furth

      Stock illustration courtesy of iStockphoto LP

      Thanks to my proofreader, Julia, who did an excellent job and provided fantastic feedback on these sensitive topics. You were wonderful!

      Visit her on the web here: http://juliaproofreader.wordpress.com/

      First Edition: July 2014

      FOREWARD

      Dysmorphia is a collection of stories written in the style of ‘flash fiction’. Each piece focuses on a different interpretation of the meaning of dysmorphia. I have taken liberties with it in some cases—for example, while body dysmorphic disorder is fairly well-known, and often is the reason people recognize the word dysmorphia, I believe it can also be applied to depression, anxiety, apathy, and addiction. It can describe people whose self-image is severely distorted; people who have a warped or false view of the world around them; people who feel separated from their person; or perhaps people who do not understand that they present themselves in a way that hurts those around them. Dysmorphia to me is a false reality, yet is always interpreted as true by the person experiencing that perceived reality. Those around them may or may not agree with them. Loved ones may be able to help the sufferer and still maintain a clear mind, or they may become affected by the sufferer’s condition and begin to get sucked into the dysmorphic world the sufferer presents.

      These stories are not meant to be taken as criticism of those who suffer with body image issues or mental illness. I am not a psychiatrist, nor do I make any claims to be. Furthermore, I'd like to state that I understand that body dysphoria (present in the cases of transmen and -women) is not to be confused with body dysmorphia—I'm using the word in a metaphorical sense in The Body That Wasn't Mine.

      Some of the stories contain adult themes and language. Please be advised that many of these stories cover sensitive, intensely personal topics that some readers may feel uncomfortable with.

      I do not necessarily always agree with the opinions of the characters in the story. These are fictional characters suffering with real problems, and I hope that their stories resonate with you somehow.

      Finally, if you or a loved one have thoughts of harming yourself or others, please seek help. I’ve provided the following source for you:

      http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

      Deina Furth

      Table of Contents

      Foreward

      The Makeover

      The Ritual

      The Body That Wasn’t Mine

      I'll Do

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