National Eating Disorder Month

February is the month dedicated to increasing public awareness of eating disorders. Therefore, I am doing my best to increase awarenewess and knowledge. One way that I am doing this is by creating an "event" on facebook called "National Eating Disorder Month Invitational." It is my hope to bring together people's stories of recovery, hope and strength. I want to inspire others to attain abstinence. Eating disorders are a matter of life or death. We definitely need to work together as a society to protect future generations through education and prevention. This is an area that I am extremely passionate about. After nearly 30 years of my own battles, I cannot begin to describe the peace I have found in being abstinent. I am grateful to all of those who have and continue to provide support, love, and understanding. Together, we can conquer our demons.

Facebook Folly?

What's on your mind? That is the question on facebook. After one enters a "status", others may comment at will. A relative was "speaking her mind" regarding healthcare. Innocently, I offered advice and then offered to help. I received no response. Several days later, she stated a complaint about her work, and I wrote what was "on my mind." Later that day, I received a lengthy text telling me that if I wanted to "call her out" I should have done it face to face. She mentioned that I was judging her. I was then removed by her as her fb friend. Quite simply but politely, I text her that I am not responsible for her perceptions nor her feelings surrounding those perceptions.

Anytime that we speak our mind, we make ourselves vulnerable to comments from others. We must be ready for the consequences of our actions. Opinions are like assholes--everybody has one. I own my opinions and will continue to share them. If you want to share in my world, then be prepared to hear them. You don't have to agree with me all of the time. That would be quite boring. I just love the exchange of ideas.

"I think, therefore I am."