Being prepared is half the battle.
If you know me, you've probably heard me mention the fact that I had an eating disorder growing up. Since it's not something that ever just goes away, I guess a person always "has" it in either an active or dormant state. So I guess it's more accurate to say that I still have an eating disorder, but that it has been relatively quiet for many years thanks to hard work, therapy, running (there's that word I always talk about!), and a great support system. I'm pretty open about it. Talking about eating disorders and mental illness in general, bluntly and without flinching, is a new skill of mine. It takes away the shame and the secrecy. I have been told that it has helped others with their own issues. I don't see that there's anything to hide...so if it comes up, I'll discuss it. I even got a tattoo a couple of years ago that allows total strangers to hear about it... The conversation goes something like this: Stranger: oh that's...