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Today is better than yesterday

Like a swift kick in the ass I had to get over my depressed attitude and start getting on track with gaining (trying to gain) weight back. 108lbs is NOT a good look on me.

Chicken broth with cooked carrots with a side of ensure here I come!

I'm tired of people telling me either of the following:
-OMG you are so skinny!
-WOW you look sick. Eat a burger.

I know they aren't trying to make me self conscience, but I despise the comments regardless. I don't really feel like explaining my situation to everyone so part of me has to grin and bear it.
 

valleysangel92

Moderator
Staff member
*Hugs!* It can be so awful hearing things like that, often it comes from people that know very little about what we are dealing with. I had a lot of comments like that from girls in school and college, plus lots of "I'd do anything to be that skinny" ..

I know its easier to say than do but try to shrug it off, you didnt ask for this and we are all here to support you :).
 
Thank you Nicola ..so much. Sometimes I just get in a really hard spot emotionally and with health insurance being ao difficult to get I feel helpless. I'm really loving having this forum to talk to others.
 

valleysangel92

Moderator
Staff member
I understand, whenever that happens we will be here to support you the best we can so if you need a good rant or a shoulder to cry on then go right ahead. No one here will judge you in any way.
 
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