This is an issue that screams for proper handling and care. Please take the time to 1) Read this entire article and 2) Re-blog it yourself, send people email links to it…whatever. These NetFlix productions cannot be rewarded in the marketplace. If you really want to know about anorexia and “starting a dialogue,” pay attention to someone who is officially one of the most highly regarded bloggers in the world when it comes to anorexia: BeautyBeyondBones
Before tonight’s zinger..which…I’m fired up tonight, so get ready….
But first, I have some incredibly exciting news to share.
I just found out that BeautyBeyondBones was ranked in the Top 25 Eating Disorder Recovery Websites on the World Wide Web!
So thank you with all my heart for taking the time out of your busy lives to read my words.
OK…now onto tonight’s main event.
As you know, I was utterly disgusted at Netflix for their irresponsible and harmful depiction of teenage suicide in “13 Reasons Why.”
You’d think they’d have learned their lesson after the backlash by the public, and several tragic copy-cat teenage suicides post-airing. But no.
In fact, they’ve done it again….
And this time…it’s about anorexia.
The movie is called “To The Bone” and it is being released on July 14.
They just premiered the trailer.
I watched it.
I…
View original post 915 more words
Jeff, my friend, I am humbled by your words and so touched by your kindness. Thank you for caring. Thank you for personally doing what you can to make a difference. You did not suffer from ED, but you care. You have compassion. And you do so without judgment. And for that, I am so grateful. Thank you for being a great friend. hugs to you and Julie!