Gossip Girl
Well, in the midst of my TV show watching, I got into “Gossip Girl.” This show is a fun, girly show that is easy to get into. Well, in the first season, on the third disk, one of the female characters, Blair, has major difficulties with her family. As a reaction to her problems, she gets into a major binge by herself in her mom’s kitchen. As she eats everything in front of her, flashbacks are shown of her difficulty with binging in the past. She then goes to the bathroom to throw it all up. The next thing - she calls her best friend who immediately comes to be by her side right away.
The more I have connected and become honest with myself about my eating disorder, the more I have noticed … this is a common thing for many people. There seem to be different levels of eating disorders, but many people have some kind of issue with food. Though I feel surrounded by people who can relate, many people can still be very sensitive to the topic. Hopefully, characters like Blair will help people come out of their shells and seek help.
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