I chose to embed this PSA in my blog because I personally know someone who is suffering today from anorexia. I never thought I would know someone with an eating disorder because growing up, I didn't understand how people (especially kids) could hate themselves so much as to hurt themselves in efforts to be seen differently by others and ultimately change their self-persectives. Sure, we all look in the mirror (several times a day, I'll admit it) and wish something about ourselves was different. Most of us have tried diets or exercise plans in order to change our physical images. However, I'm fortunate enough to be relatively comfortable in the skin I'm in; I just never understood how someone half my size could be so dissatisfied. Eating disorders really are tragic because most of the time, the people suffering from them are in denial. Everyone else sees it, but the disease itself blinds them from their own self-harm. I just wanted to use this video as a message to my friend and all of my fellow classmates. As you can see, America has altered the definition of "beautiful" over the years from full-figured to visible ribs. Personally, I find it disgusting that supermodels portray the ideal figure as that skinny.
Shout out to all of you who struggle with your body image daily.
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL.
Good idea :) I hope your friend gets better soon! Also you are so right. It is so sad that this is what our world has come to. All because of models and magazines people are putting themselves in danger and hateing themselves.
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