Today, my roommate confronted me about my eating disorder. She described in length how emaciated my chest has become and how she wants to help. Except I don't have an eating disorder. My sternum is deformed and I have only recently become confident enough to wear low-cut tops. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, after I skipped dessert for the third day in a row, my mom cornered me and accused me of being anorexic. I'm actually not far off being clinically obese and I'm just trying to diet, but nothing I say will convince her. She wants me to see a psychiatrist about a disorder I don't even have. FML
Today, my friend, knowing my mental health is really bad right now, decided to yell out the fact I have an eating disorder, and how she never sees me eat ever, then started to talk about self-harm and how she would never do it despite what she has gone through. All while side-eyeing me when talking to other people. FML
Today, my teacher was talking about anorexia and bulimia. Midway through the lesson, she stopped and knowingly asked if I wanted to share my experiences with the class. I don't have an eating disorder, just a screwed-up metabolism. FML
Today, I admitted to my parents that I have an eating disorder. Instead of trying to help, my mom stared at me and said, "Duh". FML
Today, my mom accused me of having an eating disorder, and I didn't correct her. Truth is, I lost weight after I went off the pill a year ago. I'm too embarrassed to tell my mom that I haven't had anyone in a year. FML
Today, I told my mom that I think I’m anorexic and she told me she didn’t care. When I asked why, in disbelief she replied, "Honey, you are 5’3 and over 350 lbs, at this point you NEED to be anorexic." FML
Today, I had a stomach virus, so I didn't eat anything. My new roommate asked me if I was anorexic so to prove I wasn't, I ate a sandwich in front of her. Only to go into the bathroom and throw it up later. She heard and now thinks I'm bulimic. FML
Today, I'm staying with my mother for a week. Every time I eat something, she tells me that it's "swimsuit season" and that I need to eat less. Every time I say I'm not hungry, she panics and insists I have an eating disorder. I can't win. FML
Today, I told my mom that I'm bulimic and have been for a few years, and that I needed help. She responded by saying, "Well that's clearly not working for you. Why don't you try anorexia?" She then patted me on the head, smiled, and walked away. FML
Today, my friend spent ages telling me about her friend who is in hospital underweight with anorexia and how she wants to do anything to help because she's so worried. What I wished I could've told her is that my own ED makes me suicidal and I'll probably not survive long, but I'm not underweight so nobody cares. FML
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Tiefling_Tasha 0
People suck, OP. don't listen to them. Your sternum isn't your fault and I bet you're gorgeous.
justanotherbird 19
Aw, that is really terrible. They didn't know and were just trying to help, but that doesn't make sucks any less.
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aback 5
Perhaps low-cut tops aren't for you. However, if you do wear them, you might want to think up some comebacks for the staring and ignorant comments you may encounter.
Monikabug 9
I say, wear the low-cut tops. If anyone asks or stares excessively, you tell them about your condition. It will put the haters in their place and it gets easier to say with time.
PhoenixFiend 0
I know someone who has the same thing. Thankfully he's a guy. Sorry OP
misssweetie 0
Do you have pectus excavatum by any chance? That's what I had. It's a sunken sternum that can affect your heart, blood pressure, breathing, etc. Depending on the spot it can look strange too. If you have asthma or arithmia or something like that you should think about getting it fixed with the Nuss Procedure. I had it done. It hurts like hell (a 13 on a scale of 1-10) but its worth it in the end. Good Luck!
blastvortex 4
I'm thinking that low-cut tops really aren't for you, OP. We all have to find ways to get past our inabilities. This is just another instance. You can make a statement, or you can make yourself comfortable. The choice is up to to you. Hell, if you're smart you can manage both. The tops may not be a factor though. Secondly, although your situation sucks, you could stand to write full sentences. I know you can since three of them aren't fragments, but prepositional phrases don't count as sentences.
Jaguaress 2
Don't listen to her. Everyone has something they don't like about themselves, and she shouldn't be judging you. Additionally, if you have long fingers and flexible joints, those things along with a sternum issue could mean that you have Marfan's Syndrome. Please have your doctor check you, because if left untreated, some people with Marfan's die of a tear in their aorta. My grandfather died that way, and he wasn't exceptionally tall or skinny, which are two more things doctors look for. Had they been monitoring his heart and aorta, he probably wouldn't have died. (Think what killed John Ritter.) Find a good doctor and a good cardiologist. Good luck.
tbe99 2
OP, you had decided you were confident enough to show off your body; surely you don't intend to let one comment stop you. Your roommate was well-meaning. Now you know to be prepared to explain your condition. And keep loving who you are!
perdix 31
Breast implants ALWAYS help! Everything from a big nose to cankles can be fixed by big, bouncing *******! Why fix a deformed sternum when you can conceal it with two lovely gazongas that most guys love?
kristina2987 0
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Fedor_is_KING 0
Thank god for perdix.
astro_plastic 0
Except...fake breasts don't bounce- they nod and pull the skin around them. They stay put and scare people away. A friend of mine has implants and they just look and feel like...an imitation of a boob.
Fedor_is_KING 0
The only thing I took from your comment astro was that you felt up another girl :P You're right though, it does feel different, but if it makes the girl more confident, good for her.
astro_plastic 0
Yes, I felt her up as we were in a dark room, slowly savoring the hot lust between us.
Fedor_is_KING 0
If you don't have an iPhone, I just gave you a thumbs up "emoji". Nice visual LOL
perdix 31
I am so excited that my comment got astro_plastic started. If her story does for you guys what it's doing for me, you owe me big time! Access to one of your hot female friends would be appreciated, but I'll settle for a nice Diet Coke. What happened next in the closet, a_p, once you felt her fake ones did she compare them with your beautiful naturals?
astro_plastic 0
It's like you're psychic! Of course she felt mine and rued that she wasn't blessed with an endowment such as my own. I comforted her with my mouth.
oneforme 0
I wish u would poo poo on my face astro plastic. I bet your thick hot turd would be delictable!
Fedor_is_KING 0
O_O 95, I think you want to keep such fetishes private.
perdix 31
My psychic vision sees that you applied your hot mouth to her poor artificial boobs in generous consolation. While not exactly an even exchange, she reciprocated by gratefully devouring your ample and supple **** with her pouty lips and skillful tongue. How am I doing?
astro_plastic 0
@ 95: Aaaaaaaaaand I'm extremely uncomfortable. @ perdix: expect boners to be experienced. Lesbian romance novels might be your calling..
perdix 31
astro_plastic, I'm writing my congressman now requesting that "**** in My Pants" be made the national anthem! I'm wondering how many baby batter geysers you've caused already. Please take it as a literary challenge to continue your story and cause more zipper strain to your male, lesbian and bi-curious readers!
astro_plastic 0
Perdix, I think you're the only one profiting from my detailed conquest.
perdix 31
Personally, I think your story is giving hundreds of guys major wood. Only a tiny fraction of the readers of FML actually comment. But, if you feel that way, you may always PM me ;)
astro_plastic 0
Sorry, I can't talk now. My friend just came over with handcuffs and is forcing me into an _____ outfit.
perdix 31
No worries, astro_plastic, you have been more than generous with your adventures and have given us sufficient material for rocket launches. Enjoy yourself, I have no doubt in the coming days (did I spell that right ;) ), you will regale us with further accounts of your encounters. I hope someone's FML in the near future is at least obliquely related to an ______ outfit, so we can know what that is. We look forward to hearing from you again real soon. Good night, a_p.
Fooberry 9
Inner beauty is what's important. And anyways, I bet you're gorgeous inside and out. But I must say this: At least your roommate cares enough to confront you because she's concerned.
hoopstar15 0
whatever happened to laughing at fmls and moving on instead of getting waaayy too deep into a pointless conversation in which ur never going to change anyone's mind on here??? obviously the people posting these stories have a sense of humor, so let's all learn to use ours too
scarlett29 0
You have a really good roommate, I bet she feels bad - hopefully you explained everything to her :)