tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050548055830289666.post9154677800675130581..comments2023-05-13T06:20:55.898-04:00Comments on Actively Arielle: A Voice With A Commitment: Validation in the Face of "It's Just a Phase, She'll Grow Out of It."Arielle Bair, MSW, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087215272280856919noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050548055830289666.post-14143921423638500922010-09-03T05:23:54.382-04:002010-09-03T05:23:54.382-04:00I loved this video. I think that people in general...I loved this video. I think that people in general, without even knowing if others have an ED or not like to think it is just a phase for ease of thought and so that they don't have to branch out and support people over yet another issue? I hate how the media makes an ED seem so trivial, because they are convincing the people who NEED TO BE EDUCATED. I understand that it is hard for family members and friends to accept what is going on, because the behaviour seems 'strange', which.. it is(!), but I think that giving a general message to the public about how an ED isn't 'legitimate' stops people getting the support they need thanks to preconceived ideas. <br /><br />I don't know, I think it just really grinds on me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com