We Are Delivering Our Children Into the Arms of Eating Disorders
<p>I was at the pediatrician's office with my son, waiting for our turn, when a little girl came out with her mom walking by her side. As the receptionist opened the calendar to schedule their next visit, she absentmindedly reached for the lollipop jar when suddenly she stopped and looked up and down at the girl.</p>
<p>"Oh, no, I can't give you one. The doctor said you are having weight issues."</p>
<p>Dear reader, the girl couldn't be older than 10. And no, she wasn't <em>thin</em>, but she was far from having an "unhealthy" weight.</p>
<p>And as I watched the little girl's sad face, I was painfully reminded of another girl.</p>
<p>Me. I'm talking about me.</p>
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