Emily Swallow Instagram – Grogu is here to remind us all that trying to be “perfect” with food is NOT the way. I mean, that little guy wouldn’t let ANYONE tell him what he shouldn’t enjoy! It’s Eating Disorders Awareness week, and it’s a good time to learn that
“Eating disorders have the second-highest mortality rate among mental health conditions, with one person dying from an eating disorder every 52 minutes.” I can attest to seasons in my own life when I have tried to manage emotions and anxiety with grasping for some sort of control with food and my body.
Our fan community is incredible when it comes to raising awareness of and acceptance around the anxiety, depression, fears and attempts to create order that can manifest in so many different ways. For #thisisthewaywednesday and EDAW, let’s extend that to the way we think about and talk about food, weight, diets and PERFECTION. I used to think it was just the entertainment industry that could make people abuse and hate bodies that are uniquely beautiful, but in the age of social media, AI and ridiculous filters (which I fully admit to using sometimes!), I’m reminded that the constant bombardment is enough to make anyone feel doubt about their worth. We deserve nourishment in all forms, and that includes having a healthy relationship with food. Don’t let anyone steal your peace.
Eating Disorders impact folks of all ages, genders and sizes. They don’t always result in a person being severely over or underweight; to learn more about how to have discussions and encourage others, visit https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/edaw/
#thisistheway #grogu #edaw #eatingdisorders #acceptance #foodpeace #beautifulinsideandout | Posted on 27/Feb/2025 10:50:50
