Lest we forget what we're dealing with

I think it is important that we know what we're dealing with in the manipulations of the body that we mistakenly call "sport:"

Weight-class issues keep Carano from reaching top

I'm not against athletics, but just as the word "healthy" is so often misused in practice, we should not allow athletics a pass or special permission to punish and abuse the bodies doing them. When the cheering ends, there is a person who has the rest of her or his life to live.

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  1. i'm a recovering anorexic and bulimic. congratulations to you for being such a supportive and loving mother. i am so happy that your daughter is doing so well. not to, in any way, sound negative, but -- just in case relapse occurs (and i pray it doesn't) know that it is NORMAL, and we can get right back on track. take good care of you and your daughter

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  2. Melissa,

    How kind of you to reach out so warmly!

    I'm wishing you a safe journey to recovery.

    Laura

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