SHUT UP!

[browncoatrebel]

I don't generally post publicly about my eating disorder, but I'm making this a public entry in the hopes that maybe people will read it and understand why commenting on other people's bodies needs to become socially unacceptable.

Lots of foul language and blatant abuse of capslock.

Comments

[kelceratops]

there seems to be some connection between the generation gap & insensitivity to body/food comments, at least in my opinion; my grandmother said some upsetting things at mother's day dinner tonight as well, and the end result was the same, although i, too, went in with the best of intentions.

this ignorance doesn't justify the harsh words, of course, and i empathize with how rough this was for you...they just don't understand, and they never will. i wish i had words of advice or comfort: "just think XYZ and it won't get to you" but, alas, i am at a loss. add the old farts who don't get eds to the fact that all men are pigs and there really isn't a way to reason with them.

the living situation is at least temporary; reminding yourself of that may help you (? fingers crossed, nice thoughts sent your way hearts bubbles flowers) get through the next week [or however long it will be] until you are in a safe, understanding, and nurturing environment. when you return, you will be better armed to make it through tough situations like dinners out with dumb old people.

hang in there. i know you can because you've made it this far.

♥