I relate to this so much. As a mother who has had two children with anorexia and has given up diets, I find I am often "on the other side" of many conversations in our thin-obsessed society. I have a friend who is a diet coach, and it's been tricky navigating that since I disagree with so much of what she stands for, but she is otherwise a lovely person, and she believes she is doing good.
It's important to remember that most of the people we disagree with are just coming at it from a different perspective—they aren't intending to cause harm. It also helps for me to remember that I caused plenty of harm before I knew better and even now still unintentionally.
I relate to this so much. As a mother who has had two children with anorexia and has given up diets, I find I am often "on the other side" of many conversations in our thin-obsessed society. I have a friend who is a diet coach, and it's been tricky navigating that since I disagree with so much of what she stands for, but she is otherwise a lovely person, and she believes she is doing good.
It's important to remember that most of the people we disagree with are just coming at it from a different perspective—they aren't intending to cause harm. It also helps for me to remember that I caused plenty of harm before I knew better and even now still unintentionally.
Yes to all of that. It helps me to believe that everyone is doing their best with what they know.