The-F-word gets blogging kudos from NEDA

6th October 2008

The-F-word gets blogging kudos from NEDA

posted in Administrative, Eating Disorders |

I think its I who should be thanking NEDA for all the outreach and education they do. Still, it’s nice to occasionally be reminded and know that your time and efforts are well-spent.

October 6, 2008

Dear Rachel Richardson,

I am writing on behalf of National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) to commend the work you do on your website, http://the-f-word.org/blog/, to spread positive body image and awareness of eating disorders. Thank you for dedicating your time and energy towards this noble cause in order to help those who might be suffering from low self-esteem or eating disorders in a time when the increased pressures to be thin and to maintain an unrealistic image is higher than ever before.

In a thin-obsessed culture, low self-esteem and body image problems cultivate eating disorders. In the United States alone, nearly ten million women and one million men suffer from eating disorders. At NEDA, we are trying to reduce the prevalence of eating disorders by increasing awareness and helping those who are suffering from eating disorders through access to treatment referrals and a wealth of information. This letter is being sent to you as part of NEDA’s Media Watchdog program which brings attention to ads, commercials, and other media that promote body image issues or have products and slogans that could promote negative body images or eating disorders. Watchdogs also write letters of praise to media that instill positive messages about the body, such as your blog.

Thank you for using your website as a vehicle to increase awareness of eating disorders and promote positive body image.

Sincerely,

Jessica Anderson

Media Watchdog

National Eating Disorders Association

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1 On October 6th, 2008, Melissa

said:

That’s really nice of them, a great encouragement on how great your site is!
Awesome to see Rachel.

posted on October 6th, 2008 at 9:30 pm

2 On October 7th, 2008, tiptoe

Rachel, what a nice note of appreciation. You deserve it for the hard work.

posted on October 7th, 2008 at 12:09 am

3 On October 7th, 2008, Renee

That’s neat - and well deserved. I don’t comment often but I really appreciate your blog, and it’s nice to see that your work is being noticed.

posted on October 7th, 2008 at 12:28 am

4 On October 7th, 2008, Ducky

Congratulations, Rachel! That’s so cool!

posted on October 7th, 2008 at 4:37 am

5 On October 7th, 2008, peggynature

Congratulations, lady! How nice that their Watchdog program also includes a positive, kudos-giving component. You certainly deserve it.

I’m extremely excited because I’m going to get to work in eating disorders soon. It’s a size-positive place, so I’m excited.

If I run into any special questions, can I ask you??

posted on October 7th, 2008 at 6:17 am

6 On October 7th, 2008, Lisa