Eating Disorders in Various Cultures

Mar 5, 1999 - © Heather Mudgett.

strive to be a waif or heroin chic. I applaude her for that, and for the song as well. From the first time I heard it, I felt it was from someone who has been through therapy and recovery of some sort. You can read the song lyrics at here: Thank You Lyrics.

Jeers to Andy Rooney and 60 Minutes. On the February 28, 1999 show, Rooney ended the episode with his typical, cynical comments. He started out with a mock interview with Monica Lewinsky. In this mock interview, his FIRST question to her was something to the effect of... "So Monica, I notice you are quite fat. What do you eat for dessert every night?" Ha ha. Very funny. Out of EVERYTHING we've heard about this woman, and he "relationship" with the President.... your FIRST question to her would be about her WEIGHT??? Granted, this was a "mock" interview and was intended to be funny, but it really struck a nerve with me that he would start out the whole bit, with a comment about her size!

One last note... Women.com is an great site which deals with various women's and family issues. On Tuesday, March 23 at 7pm EST / 4pm PST, Women.com is holding a chat on Eating disorders & body image. The chat will be hosted by Wanda Bergshoeff, a Women.com member and anorexia survivor. This hosted chat will be held in the Women.com "Health" chat room. Here's a quick link to it WOMEN.COM EATING DISORDER CHAT.

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