Eating disorders
Posted by Vesi on July 1, 2009
I just finished “Hunger Pains” my Mary Pipher.
The author of “Reviving Ophelia” did a great job once again only this time she explored the cases of bolimic, anorexic and obese women. Even though her book is from ‘95 it pretty much describes what is happening right now with women.
So many women are obsessed with their weight and so many women die every year from eating disorders that it is just hard to put all this into words. Who came up with this “ideal” for women? Who said women who look like skeletons have to be the model for all women?
I almost started crying while reading part of the book because I wish I knew all these facts and good advices earlier so I could help some of my friends. I wrote in a previous post about one of my best friends who has been struggling with her weight for years. Though I sent her a super long email with various ideas and encouragements I doubt it will be enough for her to deal with this problem on her own. It breaks my heart to see how her weight controls every aspect of her life and I can’t do much 
