[eating disorders and predatory behavior: an expose]

"Blah blah, Biz joined some ED support groups last year, she doesn't mod any of them but she is one of the oldest and helps out when appropriate." Backstory over.

So do you know the biggest issue we deal with in the recovery subs and discord chats? It isn't newbies looking for tips and tricks on restriction and purging. It isn't humble bragging about completing a ten day water fast.

It's creeps looking to abuse vulnerable people, particularly teenage girls. Pedophiles and predators since TIME IMMEMORIAL like to message our girls and boys and claim that they want to help by being a "body" coach and demanding body "check" pictures.

Someone just shared in chat how her guidance counselor told her to remove her baggy clothing so he could "gauge the severity of the problem" and the adults collectively lost their shit.

And predators don't just use this tactic on "waif-like" kids. They equally look to abuse boys and girls of all sizes under the guise of helping them to battle their body dysmorphia.

I just wanted to share this with folks so that if you know someone struggling with body issues, please tell them that should never feel pressured to reveal their body to someone. Teachers, therapists, doctors - nope! None of these people need to see you naked to diagnose or assist you in recovery.

Jesus. Good advice, I will hold onto it.

oh my god!!!

Tucking that away for safety

jesus. noted