My Top 3 Comfort Movies ·˚ ༘
#1. To The Bone (2017) - This movie makes me feel so seen & understood the main character Ellen portrays similar thoughts & behaviors of my own. When I'm deep in my ED it almost feels like its part of my identity. Watching someone else go through it, even if it's painful, it can feel oddly comforting in a way.
#2. Flipped (2010) - This movie makes me feel warm and safe in a quiet, gentle way. Growing up in Hawaiʻi, I never really felt like I fit in, being Filipino and Jamaican. I didn’t look like everyone else, and even if I wasn’t directly bullied, I always felt like I was on the outside. Watching Flipped, especially Juli, reminds me it’s okay to be different, to feel deeply, to care too much, to stand out. The way the story shows both sides and how people change over time gives me comfort. It’s like a soft reminder that being misunderstood doesn’t last forever, and that one day, someone might finally see you for all that you are.
3. The Perks Of Being A Wallflower (2012) - This movie hits deep in a way that’s hard to explain. Charlie’s silence, his flashbacks, the way he zones out — it all feels familiar. As someone who’s been sexually abused, I see parts of myself in how he struggles to speak up, how he carries so much alone. The movie doesn’t sugarcoat the pain, but it also doesn’t leave him stuck in it. Watching Charlie slowly open up, find real friendship, and start to heal makes me feel less alone. It reminds me that healing doesn’t have to be loud or fast — sometimes it’s just surviving, and that’s enough.