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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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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Comments (194)
FruityLoooons 8
Well, tell her what you just told us, and at the end of it, ask "So how stupid do you feel right now?"
057alf 0
what's plastic astro
TheWaaaaambulanc 0
Hahaha. Hahahahaha! AHAHAhAHAHAHAHAHA! All this inner beauty bullcrap Is annoying. Do guys hit on ugly girls for their inner beauty? No. Not at all. In theory =/= in real life
astro_plastic 0
Your name is fail. No room for that 'e', huh?
Stotan1228 0
That's very true. btw awesome name.
ImaginaryFoe 1
You fail for thinking all girls want to get hit on or that all boys are as shallow as you are. OP could be a stunner that even you would hit on if she were in a turtleneck. One abnormality does not equal ugly.
fits138 0
^this^ agreed
Stotan1228 0
We weren't sayin she was ugly but way to take it out of context. We're talking fuggos and fatties. BOOBS ON A HOT CHICK! because you can't motorboat a personality.
astro_plastic 0
Oh please. You've made it very clear that you have never in your life gotten close to a pair of breasts. Unless she was roofie'd.
Stotan1228 0
i'm sorry that you think all girls are stupid feminists who're attracted to d bags with no spines. my girlfriend would beg to differ.
kitty_pat_10 0
Dude I totally know how you feel. I have the same deformity with my sternum as well.
xokaitlyn94x3 0
I'm sorry OP, but if she had no idea I can see where she's coming from. she was. obviously just bold and caring enough to say something.don't let it get to you she was just looking out for you. and 22, I really hope your kidding. you are obviously way to cocky
TehGreatOne 0
Show some nipple and nobody will even notice your sternum.
lowcut 0
I'm the OP. The condition is called pectus excavatum, meaning that the sternum sinks in. Mine is mostly just cosmetic, fortunately. I have 100% respect for those willing to confront loved ones with eating disorders. Those afflicted by these horrible diseases absolutely deserve the love and support of their friends and family. Unfortunately, this roommate of mine is a bigger gal that often picks apart the eating habits of those thinner than her. I'm not the only one she has "diagnosed" with a disorder. Not by far. Neither has my explanation of the deformity phased her any. I’ve learned to take it in stride. As it turns out, with the right bra, my sternum can have quite the cleavage-enhancing property. Who knew?
krisgonewild 0
good for you. cleavage ftw haha
c65495 1
aw I'm sorry I have one too. it sucks :/
xsonggx 0
you must be very ugly
Areku_fml 0
I know how you feel, the bottom left side of my rib cage is deformed. it juts out and makes me look like i am skinnier than I am, and that's pretty skinny anyway