Teen's Skinny Body TRIGGERS Friend's Eating Disorder Past 😱

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🙋‍♀️ Hey there, Facebook fam! Get ready for some juicy drama... 😬 I'm a 17-year-old girl with a naturally skinny bod thanks to my fast metabolism and love for soccer ⚽. But lately, my friendship with my bestie has been put to the test all because of my figure! 😲 She's gained some weight recently and has been feeling super insecure. Things got heated at a pool party when she refused to swim and accused me of showing off! 🙄 I tried to be supportive, but maybe I was a bit too blunt... 😕 Now I'm feeling guilty and wondering if I'm the a-hole in this situation. 🤔 Let's dive into this messy tale and see what you think! 👀

🙋‍♀️ Skinny Girl Problems? 😬

rykarai | rykarai

🏃‍♀️ Fast Metabolism & Soccer = Petite Physique 🤸‍♀️

rykarai | rykarai

👭 Friend 'A' Gains Weight, But Still Beautiful 😍

rykarai | rykarai

🏊‍♀️ Pool Party Drama: Friend Refuses to Swim 😲

rykarai | rykarai

😕 Trying to Be Supportive, But Accused of Showing Off 🙄

rykarai | rykarai

🤷‍♀️ "It's Not My Problem How My Body Makes You Feel" 😬

rykarai | rykarai

😔 Feeling Guilty for Being Rude 😢

rykarai | rykarai

🤔 Friends Think She's Dramatic, But I Feel Bad 😕

rykarai | rykarai

🎉 Update: Post Blows Up, Thanks for the Insight! 🙏

rykarai | rykarai

💕 Going to Talk to Her & Be There for Her 👭

rykarai | rykarai

🤷‍♀️ Am I a Bad Friend for Not Covering Up My Skinny Body? 😬

Whew, talk about a sticky situation! 😅 My naturally slim figure has caused some major tension with my bestie who's been struggling with her weight and body image. 😔 I tried to be supportive at a pool party, but she accused me of flaunting my bod and triggering her past eating disorder. 😲 I may have been a bit too blunt in my response, basically telling her my body isn't my problem. 🙄 Now I'm feeling guilty and wondering if I should've been more sensitive. 😢 My other friends think she's being dramatic, but I can't help but feel bad. 😕 Let's see what the internet has to say about this tricky friendship dilemma! 👀 Get ready for some spicy hot takes... 🔥

NTA. Mature conversation advised. Use "I feel" statements. 👍

RandyAndHerDog | RandyAndHerDog

Set boundaries. Her mental health is not your responsibility. 👍

Fruit-Additional | Fruit-Additional

Supportive comment defends boundaries and offers advice for friend's insecurity.

WonderfulCoconut | WonderfulCoconut

Your friend's eating disorder is not your responsibility. NTA!

jaidenlm | jaidenlm

NTA. Friend needs therapy, not control over your body 😱

slytherinchica1 | slytherinchica1

Body shaming is never okay! Spread positivity and self-love 👏

singer96 | singer96

Encouraging support for positive self-image 🙌

bestbirdy | bestbirdy

NTA. Friend needs to seek help, don't blame yourself. 🙏

grixisnecromancer | grixisnecromancer

Taking responsibility for triggers: NTA, friend is TA 🙅

RO489 | RO489

Encouraging self-love and therapy for friend with body issues 🙌

skeletenking | skeletenking

Toxic friend shamed commenter for wearing certain clothes. NTA.

HeartpineFloors | HeartpineFloors

Embrace your body, don't let others' insecurities control you 👏

Livvylove | Livvylove

Body image struggles aren't your responsibility. Suggest therapy 💆‍♀️

kxylixnne | kxylixnne

Friend's body issues are not your fault. NTA. 👍

Lynnel_McQueen | Lynnel_McQueen

Don't blame others for your problems, deal with them responsibly 🙏

Officer_PoopyPants | Officer_PoopyPants

Don't blame skinny people, it's not their fault 🙏

[deleted] | [deleted]

Mature response to friend's eating disorder, emphasizing on care ❤️

deeman010 | deeman010

Being thin doesn't give anyone the right to skinny shame 🚫

Wellness_hippie | Wellness_hippie

You have the right to feel comfortable in your body 💪

Megadeth619 | Megadeth619

Body shaming friend is TA, commenter NTA 👏

MentalDeficient | MentalDeficient

Stand up to body shaming. NTA for refusing change.

SweetSerenity9985 | SweetSerenity9985

Friend's request to cover up is selfish, NTA stands up

ILikeToJustReadHere | ILikeToJustReadHere

Don't feel guilty for unintentionally triggering someone's past. NTA 👍

georgekart | georgekart

Body shaming is never okay, even if it's self-projection. #NTA

WifeofBath1984 | WifeofBath1984

Taking responsibility for insecurities. NTA 👏

terrapharma | terrapharma

Body-shaming is never the solution, you're NTA 👏

JasminRR | JasminRR

Envy towards a naturally skinny sister but NTA for blaming her.

single_lane_road | single_lane_road

Navigating friendship and mental health in teenage years 🤔

monday-night-fuckbal | monday-night-fuckbal

NTA. Empathy and encouragement, not accommodation, is the answer. 👏

Wit-wat-4 | Wit-wat-4

Navigating a fat-phobic world with disordered eating: a helpful resource.

[deleted] | [deleted]

Don't let someone else's insecurities dictate how you live 🙌

[deleted] | [deleted]

Don't let someone else's insecurities bring you down 💫

akioamadeo | akioamadeo

Empathetic NTA advice for friend with eating disorder triggers 😟

cpic015 | cpic015

Being skinny doesn't make you responsible for triggering someone's ED 💪

0verjoyed | 0verjoyed

Supporting a friend with an eating disorder: be empathetic, not controlled 😔

SaggyCaptain | SaggyCaptain

Advice for not dimming your light and redirecting self-deprecation 👍

Madamoiselle_Martine | Madamoiselle_Martine

Don't let anyone use their 'triggers' as a narcissistic bludgeon 👊

ProjectKurtz | ProjectKurtz

Body positivity and self-love, encouraging friend to seek therapy 👏

[deleted] | [deleted]

One piece swimsuits don't hide body size/shape, NTA.

ValkaIndigo | ValkaIndigo

Personal experience of losing weight and NTA support.

OgreAllOver | OgreAllOver

Embrace your body! NTA, don't let her insecurities harm you 👏

SnooPineapples7905 | SnooPineapples7905

Supportive comment shows empathy for friend's eating disorder struggles 🙌

xkjax | xkjax

Defending against body-shaming and blaming. NTA 🚫👎

TheDevilsAdvokaat | TheDevilsAdvokaat

Being mindful of weight talk can help prevent eating disorders 👍

Wasbornwithagill | Wasbornwithagill

Skinny teen defends himself against friend's eating disorder triggers 🙌

343-guilty-mendicant | 343-guilty-mendicant

Body shaming triggers eating disorder past. NTA but be sympathetic.

lacyjacobs | lacyjacobs

Standing up for oneself and setting boundaries is important. NTA 💪

FlatwormDangerous | FlatwormDangerous

Responsibility of managing triggers lies with the individual. NTA 👍

neobeguine | neobeguine

Body shaming is never okay, even if it's unintentional. 🙏

kalsixx888 | kalsixx888

Don't let anyone guilt trip you about your body. NTA 👌

uSusanrabbit | uSusanrabbit

Former ED sufferer defends friend from unfair clothing criticism.

Rainbow_dreaming | Rainbow_dreaming

Recovering from an eating disorder is tough, but not others' responsibility 🤷‍♀️

bab_101 | bab_101

Friend's pool triggers eating disorder? NTA for going swimming.

RobertDaulson | RobertDaulson

Setting boundaries for mental health is not being rude 🙏

starrcuff | starrcuff

Supportive comment acknowledges friend's emotional struggle with body image.

ExistingEffort7 | ExistingEffort7

Recovered anorexic offers wise words of support and encouragement 👏

Beautiful_Heartbeat | Beautiful_Heartbeat

Body-shaming is never okay, even if it triggers someone's past.

Fun_Program6859 | Fun_Program6859

Blaming and demanding change is unreasonable. NTA.

widefeetwelcome | widefeetwelcome

Self-accountability and empathy for those with eating disorders. 💪

kyle_dntk | kyle_dntk

Existing isn't a trigger. NTA. 👏

[deleted] | [deleted]

Body-shaming friend is toxic. Eating disorders can get competitive. NTA 🙌

feyre_0001 | feyre_0001

Being comfortable in your body isn't a bad thing 👍

environmental_damsel | environmental_damsel

Body positivity wins: friend's hotness is a win-win for all 👏

cindytheripper | cindytheripper

Don't blame yourself for your friend's triggers. Encourage counseling 💪

bloodrose_80 | bloodrose_80

Encouraging response to someone struggling with a friend's mental health 👍

20Keller12 | 20Keller12

Body shaming is never okay. NTA for having your own body.

MyFaceSaysItsSugar | MyFaceSaysItsSugar

NTA calls out friend's blaming behavior for triggering her disorder.

[deleted] | [deleted]

Body shaming doesn't just happen to bigger people. 👏

[deleted] | [deleted]

NTA. Don't let her eating disorder be your responsibility. 👍

stewbugx | stewbugx

Existing quietly at the pool doesn't make you TA 👍

Morrighan1129 | Morrighan1129

Setting boundaries with friends for their own progress 👍

[deleted] | [deleted]

Be confident in your body, don't let others bring you down 💪

WonderDeb | WonderDeb

Don't feel guilty, it's not your responsibility to avoid triggers 🙏

brazentory | brazentory

Healthy body shouldn't trigger others, NTA for loving yourself 👏

Viperbunny | Viperbunny

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