Health: Today, my roommate confronted me about my eating disorder. She...

By Anonymous - 09/03/2010 08:57 - United States

Today, my roommate confronted me about my eating disorder. She described in length how emaciated my chest has become and how she wants to help. Except I don't have an eating disorder. My sternum is deformed and I have only recently become confident enough to wear low-cut tops. FML

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Tiefling_Tasha 0

Tuesday 9 March 2010 16:05

People suck, OP. don't listen to them. Your sternum isn't your fault and I bet you're gorgeous.

justanotherbird 19

Tuesday 9 March 2010 16:05

Aw, that is really terrible. They didn't know and were just trying to help, but that doesn't make sucks any less.

Comments

Sammara 0

Tuesday 9 March 2010 20:01

I can only guess this roommate was not a good enough friend to you for you to tell her about your sternum? Good for you, though, for getting up that confidence. And she really was only trying to help.

Gotelc 0

Tuesday 9 March 2010 20:44

Dude that sucks. A friend of mine had the same thing, in middle school he said he ate cereal out of it.

skyeyez9 24

Tuesday 9 March 2010 20:48

I know a guy who was born with 2 complete sets of rib cages. One overlapping the other. Punching his chest is like hitting a brick wall and the punch doesn't even bother him.

deaditegirl 0

Tuesday 9 March 2010 20:52

Hey, feel good about having the confidence to wear low-cut tops now. Confidence is attractive. And don't worry too much about your roommate. Sounds like she was genuinely concerned and just trying to look out for you. That's a good thing.

Stotan1228 0

Tuesday 9 March 2010 20:53

For real? my dad makes sure i eat everyday because apparently i look like i'm malnourished and the reason for that is he broke my sternum when he stepped on it two years ago and doesn't believe he did anything.

fits138 0

Wednesday 10 March 2010 6:00

what?! that's crazy...

chikiitaaa 0

Tuesday 9 March 2010 21:28

at least you know she cares about u. she didn't know ur condition so it's not her fault.

astro_plastic 0

Tuesday 9 March 2010 22:06

savlover 2

Tuesday 9 March 2010 22:39

Well at least you know if you did have an eating disorder, she would be an amazing friend and confront you. Even though she made a mistake, she was being a good friend. But still, that sucks but dont loose confidence, u probably look amazing anyways!

sokroker13_fml 0

Tuesday 9 March 2010 22:46

wow...don't feel bad...i'm sure ur absolutely beautiful.

slushpuppy123 0

Wednesday 10 March 2010 1:18

Considering this is in the comments of FML, I don't think she feels any better.

soma21 0

Tuesday 9 March 2010 22:58

I had pectus carinatum, and had to wear a brace to get rid of it. I know how you feel i was really shy about it aswell and didnt want to acknowledge it, but there are ways to fix it without surgery in some cases.