PrettyThin

This individual did not leave an email address, and I feel it might even be of benefit to reply here on the site. This would be (something like) how I would have replied.

Thank you for writing. I appreciate your passion, and believe that it is people of passion who change the world. But I wish to ask what kind of world are you creating in the wake of your anger?

I agree that this is a serious topic. And I do believe that many pro-ana websites can do more harm then good. Very few, I'm sure, intend to do hard. The mission of PrettyThin is to give those who feel they have nowhere else to turn a place to be open about something that consumes much of their days and actions, thoughts and lives. It is a community of support, where the members understand one another, and can relate to the issues that they face. Why do they have nowhere else? Do you think that someone would be comfortable turning to you about these issues when you come forth with such force and aggression?

Many of the members of this site believe in or respect the idea of therapy, and of recovery. Most (I dare say "all") members of this site support one another as they go through recovery. But who pays for this? Are you willing to sponsor those who do not have the money, or the coverage?

I also feel that one should go further and ask why we believe that the only path is therapy. To be treated as if there is something wrong with you; not something within yourself that you wish to improve or an area within which you wish to grow, but being told that you're not normal, that you are mentally ill, and that you need to seek help. No one can change unless they desire it for themselves, and I challenge any tyrant to question that logic.

We, as people, are always growing. Always changing, maturing, evolving. We all seek the same thing - balance, happiness, peace, comfort. The people on this site seek what you seek: survival from day to day. And they carry a burden. They, far more than you will ever understand, are aware of this burden. 

Please do not rush to judge. PrettyThin is here as a live-and-let-live community where people do not seek to judge, but seek to understand. People do not seek to correct one another, but to support one another through their daily struggles. And through it all, we each hope to grow and seek fulfillment in our lives.

If you wish to help, come to understand those you wish to help. And understand that help comes in many forms. But without dialogue you have no more than a fight, and though that is all you have offered, I'm certain this is not all you are willing or capable of offering.

PrettyThin is not pro- eating disorders. PrettyThin is pro individual. We support those who have an eating disorder and wish to live lives without being treated like freaks. Who will allow them to find themselves through their life's journey? You, who condemns them? I would prefer the you who loves them...