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What would PostSecret be without an “I hate my body” themed card?

angelique — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:00:43 +0000

As you know, I often include links to PostSecret cards related to body image, Ana, Mia and eating disorders.

Today is no exception.

There’s one right here.

I can totally relate.

How about you?

***Other Breaking the Mirror posts devoted to this subject can be found: here (from 1/13), here (from 2/3), here (from 5/4), and here (from 5/25).***

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What would PostSecret be without an “I hate my body” themed card?

A PostSecret entry that made me smile

angelique — Sun, 25 May 2008 14:13:46 +0000

This PostSecret writer gets it…

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A PostSecret entry that made me smile

Mia (Ana’s sis) seen on PostSecret

angelique — Sun, 04 May 2008 14:02:12 +0000

It seems that Mia, Ana’s sister (or step-sister… or sister-in-law… or… whatever) has decided that she, too, needs to have a presence on PostSecret. (You may recall the previous times that Ana graced PostSecret – if not, check out this Breaking the Mirror post as well as this one for links.)

Take a gander at Mia’s PostSecret postcard now.

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Mia (Ana’s sis) seen on PostSecret

Another ED-related “PostSecret”

angelique — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:32:23 +0000

As I mentioned a few posts back, I love checking out the PostSecret website on Sundays. It’s definitely a guilty pleasure.

Today’s first postcard is yet another related to body image. On the paper, there is a drawing of the side view a naked, ematiated woman. The handwritten “secret” says “I am happier when I am hungry.”

Interesting.

To my eyes, the statement doesn’t “jive” with the drawing. What I see is a very uncomfortable, sad silhouette, not a gal who is jumping for joy because she’s skinny. I find it intriguing that the “secret writer” chose such a picture (or perhaps created it herself) as an illustration.

I’d love to know whether you see the same disconnect between the words and the image. Am I just interpreting the picture through my own views on EDs? Or is there more to this posted secret than meets the eye?

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Another ED-related “PostSecret”

s-e-c-r-e-t-s… (shhhh)

angelique — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:03:02 +0000

I have a confession that has nothing to do with EDs (at least not directly)… every Sunday, I love looking at the PostSecret website to read the cards sent in by anonymous people from around the world.

Today, I noticed that the eighth postcard down described a coke (the drug, not the drink) user’s realization that s/he just liked abusing the stuff because it helped him/her remain thin.

Ouch.

Cocaine is a fierce foe, and I understand it’s incredibly addictive and extremely tough to quit. The thought of someone continuing to use it so s/he could be skinny is unfathomable.

Wake up, ladies and gentlemen.

Thin (especially at all costs) is not “in”.

The next time you find yourself degrading anyone because of his or her weight, think first and hold your tongue. Stop sending the message that being skin and bones is better than living a long, healthy, rewarding life.

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s-e-c-r-e-t-s… (shhhh)