WIW-BBQ with Friends at my Place

Bee

So my husband decided to throw a bbq this weekend at our apartment for some of our friends and acquaintances. I wore the rib cage shirt from Shein paired with the black and red houndstooth leggings I bought a while ago from Zara.

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1 year ago

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Sal

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Bee - you should not hide away - good on you for swimming and enjoying the party.

You can ignore the following advice - but it is given from the view of someone who has had friends and family suffering with different forms of eating disorders, at a variety of sizes and weights. One of my oldest friend's son has just been discharged from hospital after a lengthy stay with an eating disorder.

I recommend a check up with a doctor - you can be healthy at many weights and sizes but a checkup might provide reassurance to yourself.

1 year ago

Val

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Ha, I love the rib cage shirt. It’s hard dealing with a lengthy illness that friends and acquaintances may not understand. Good on you for showing up to the party

1 year ago

Indigoprint

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I echo Sal.
Good for you for feeling confident and honest you are FAB! Please make sure you have the supports you need to continue to feel confident about yourself.

1 year ago

Bijou

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Bee, your outfit was fab and fun and you look beautiful in your swimsuit. Sal is wise and her advice is coming with the intention of providing you with support. I hope you enjoyed the BBQ and will continue to get out, socialise and enjoy life.

1 year ago

Bee

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Thanks sal! I had a check up about month ago with my endocrinologist after I had some bloodwork done. Everything seems to be in order.

1 year ago

Bee

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Sal, I wish your friend’s son all the best during the rest of his recovery and I’m glad to hear he’s finally well enough to go home. I had a close friend who suffered from anorexia and several other compulsive/obsessive issues during her early teens and it was very painful to watch. We lost touch but I still talk to her younger sister occasionally and I was thrilled to learn that she’s just had her first child.

Thanks to everyone for your support!

1 year ago

LJP

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I’m really conflicted about this type of post and don’t know how to respond - so clearly I shouldn’t . But this isn’t about style or fashion , it’s getting into dangerous areas and discussions about things I’m certainly not professionally equipped to handle , and I’m sure others aren’t either . I understand support for mental and physical health issues for those who wish to share , but I’m not sure what’s going on here. I guess I’m confused because I don’t have any idea how old you are , where you live ( what is the cultural norm etc) - things that make it easier to respond to those in need . These are big issues , and I don’t mean to dismiss or ignore , but something seems amiss . I work in the medical fitness field and am pretty attuned to women’s health and fitness issues . I’m curious what drew you to a fashion and style forum as most of the discussions here are shopping and style related . Are the two photos you’ve posted both of you at the same party ? ( as in , both are current ??) I’m sorry if I sound rude , I suppose I likely do . I worry I’m either misunderstanding or seeing an issue that doesn’t exist .

1 year ago

Bee

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Questions answered and deleted.

1 year ago

Sal

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I am pleased your bloods were healthy - that's great. And I support getting out and about and enjoying life. You deserve to be having some fun and I am pleased that life is on the improve.

Swimming and PT are both great things to build muscle strength.

My friend's son (15) has just got out of hospital and is trying to go back to school. I hope it's a good transition back for him- it's not an easy stage of life.

1 year ago

LJP

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Thank you for taking the time to reply - my questions were of a less literal manner. I hope that you can recover in the best way possible for you, and that you find the support you are looking for. I would also suggest putting this posts in off topic with a title that hints to the content , which is less fashion related than it appears.

1 year ago

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