The article narrates the internal conflict of a woman struggling with anorexia as she prepares for a first date. Planning to meet Twitter Boy at a Chili's, she is anxious about the restaurant's calorie-laden menu. Despite her efforts to resist taking laxatives during the week, the pressure of the upcoming date leads her to give in. Through her experiences, the burdens of her eating disorder profoundly affect her self-perception and social interactions, showcasing the complexities of dating and mental health struggles.
I spent the week leading up to our date learning everything about the Chili's menu. It is monstrous. Full of combos and platters and Chicken Crispers... So many calories.
Anorexia infected my life just as I started grad school. Halfway through my degree, I'd also chipped away half my total body weight.
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