Eating disorders..the skeleton in the closet, that nobody wants to talk about. Those who have suffered with eating disorders often hide it from others. It is not something a person does for attention. It is often a form of control when everything feels like it is spinning out of control. It can be the result of trauma, or constantly being told to look a certain way. There are many reasons an eating disorder can take control.
Happy, successful people are beautiful skinny people. Wrong. Happy successful people are healthy people in every shape and size. I'm not sure I can explain why I had an eating disorder but I'll try. Maybe it will help someone else out there. I don't have an eating disorder, anymore. I did. It is still in the dark corners of my mind but it hasn't consumed me in 20 years.
Our bodies endure so much. Our bodies deserve our respect. Our bodies deserve to be celebrated and not judged. Our bodies are miracles, unique and there is no perfect shape or size. That misconception and representation by social media, magazines, and some influencers makes me crazy. Let's change out we see ourselves. We are all worthy of our own respect.