I’m sixteen and have recently developed an eating disorder that revolves around my mother.

My mother never listens to anything; she is so blind. She can look and look and look at me, but never really SEE me. I guess she’s the type of person who can’t see the forest for the trees. She can ask me for my opinion, but she doesn’t listen to it, and nothing I ever say even begins to cross her mind. I guess the most tragic part is that she can’t even see how blind she is herself; nothing fazes her.

I guess I’ve rationalized that the only way to grab her attention is by developing a full-fledged eating disorder. It’s tragic, sure, but it’s all I have left. I’ve already lost five pounds within the past two weeks. I’m tired of being silent. As a kid, I would always remain silent because I was afraid I would upset other people

Well I’m tired of being so f****** mute all the time. I will be noticed.