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I came across this article, “Dangerous Territory“, from The National, an Arab Emirates newspaper with an online presence. In it, the author, Caroline King, talks about her daughter’s struggle with an eating disorder.
Not only do I think the article is poignant and candid, but I also believe it shares some insights that people need to realize, […]
Just wanted to send a “shout out” to all those dads who DON’T treat their little girls or their partners like they’re the sum of their body parts.
Thanks, Daddies!
We Love You!
Does your dad fit this category? Tell everyone about him in the comments section!
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Dads, I have news for you: If you want to raise a girl with a healthy self-esteem and body image, you have to stop treating women badly.
“But wait,” you say. “I treat my daughter and wife like royalty!”
I hear you. And I believe you.
Yet I also know that you might be the same guy who […]
There’s a good discussion thread happening in the comments of my post about whether moms are to be blamed for their daughters’ (and/or sons’) romps with Ana and Mia.
Please chime in with your thoughts on this subject!
I want to see where we can take this conversation…
(Oh, and I’ll be asking about dads soon, too…)
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I’ve met many gals who suffer from disordered eating (if not a full-blown ED such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia.) Many of them have terrible memories of their mothers. Some even blame their moms.
I can understand. I used to do that, too. But looking back with the eyes of a mommy, I can see what […]
There’s a wonderful dialogue happening over at Random Acts of Kindness, a blog I’ve visited for about a year.
There, blogger Ello is talking with Dr. Durham, author of the book “The Lolita Effect”. It’s a must-read for any parent.
Please go there and if you feel compelled to comment, let Ello and her guest know that […]
I’m having a mommy moment. Or, perhaps, a post-ana mommy moment.
My mother is visiting and feeding my son copious amounts of homemade cookies. Sugar cookies. With sprinkles. It’s driving me crazy. I don’t want one — cookies aren’t my thing. That’s not the problem. It’s that she has set no limits. One cookie has turned into […]
As many of you know, I wrote a short story many years ago that I posted here at Breaking the Mirror. The writing was pitiful (my apologies!), but the concept is one that still haunts me:
Are some mothers and daughters essentially “pro-ana” teams?
I’ve never personally known any mom-daughter relationships that fit this desciption, but I’ve […]
Guess what? I have a great news story that’s perfect for Mother’s Day!
A recent Reuters article linked being a mom to fewer eating problems. Cool, huh?
As the article claims:
“Women have fewer eating problems after having children…largely because they stop drinking as much and behave less impulsively, according to new findings from Norway.”
Unfortunately, the piece does […]
December 14, 2002, I received a delicious surprise. It came in the form of a positive pregnancy test.
I was elated.
I was amazed.
I was scared poopless.
As someone who had anorexia and EDNOS problems for over a decade, I just knew that being “with child” would open the door for Ana to move back into my life. […]
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