Scientists find how 'obesity gene' makes people fat

[Hekate]

13. I understand.

It's a complicated problem, with many many pieces to the puzzle. I always find it shocking how many DUers are eager to jump on the fat-shaming bandwagon because for them this has never been a problem. I find the self-righteousness depressing.

When someone like you, separated at birth from their biological family, discovers that the characteristics they share go far beyond eye color, one would think it would cause others to be curious and sympathetic, not shaming and blaming.

Best of luck in your search for health, Marrah. For me, it was stopping a medication I was on for 20 years. I could literally feel a switch in my brain turn off once it cleared my system. I am left with a number of health issues, and now am past menopause, so it's not like my troubles are over yet. But the cravings that made no sense are gone. For a friend of mine, Overeaters Anonymous has been the key -- 12-step program, sponsor, daily phone calls, and everything. She says I am the only person outside OA that understands.

Hekate