Post To Show Your Support

Before I explain this post, I just want to say that I don't have the best people skills mainly from being shy, so I hope, really hope, I'm not upsetting her by doing this. 

I've been on CC for a little over half a year now, and in that time a few people have caught my attention. One of those people is Ellie (aka lalabanana). She gives great advice and always offers help to those who are struggling despite all the things going on in her life right now. It amazes me how strong she is and people who describe her as inspirational are absolutely right. I don't know if I would be this far in my own recovery without this site and reading her posts. 

Recently, she's been struggling and those of us whether in recovery or not know what it feels like. Having an ED sucks, plain and simple. This goal of this topic is just that I want to show her that we are all here to support her if she needs it. That all her hard work has not been for nothing even if there has been a slip. Just to let her know that she's no where near alone in this fight. 

So if lala has helped you by answering one of your posts or just by reading some advice she has given someone else or if you just want to show your support, post a message :)

*covers eyes with hands* Oh, god. 

Yup, caught my attention too, and I'm here for support whenever it's needed (although I'm probably not very helpful)!

Ellie, you really are amazing! =] and I think I speak for pretty much everyone on CC here when I say you're really loved and you will definetely reach your goals. Perseverence is the key, and you know it! Good luck =]

HERE HERE!!

If it wasn't for Ellie I wouldn't be going to Morocco tomorrow - she truly is amazing and I see a bright, bright future just around the corner for her.

I know if she reads this she'll probably be all embarassed but people are only telling the truth! Love you girly, you alone share my (far too British) love of all things fart related :)

LALA--you truly are an inspiration and all fo your advice and wisdom is greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

Since I just started posting...Lala hasnt helped me...at least not that she is aware...I have been lurking for awhile and always love to read her posts. I think she is amazing and I really look up to her for all her strength.

Love you Ellie Keep up your amazing work....you have helped me you just didnt know it!!

i agree, she is great and selfless as most ppl w ed tend to care for others more then themselves [so i've noticed anyway]

keep ur head up la, live day to day and remember there are ppl to catch you as you have catched so many.

we're pullin for ya

Lala, I can only tell you that I started watching your posts because that is what I call my oldest daughter,   But than I started to read your words and to feel your pain and to become aware of what it takes to overcome having an ED,   and I am so sorry if you did not find the support here at CC to help you after all of the support you have given everybody.  Don't give up sweet girl.  You have so much to live for and to give.  Starting again will be tough but you can do it.  The main point is to do it with truth.  YOU DESERVE THIS,   Come on Girl  I believe in you... Please believe in yourself.

Lala- I have read several posts and comments by you since I have been on CC.  I was always impressed by your articulate and heartfelt wisdom.  And I was shocked when I read your profile and found out you were so young.  I was certain you had to be at least 10 years older.  You truly are amazing, insightful, and powerful.  <3

I agree with everyone else. You've helped me a ton, selflessly and wisely. Lala somehow knows exactly the right thing to say. unfortunately, I do not. Good luck, I hope you find someone or something said here to lean on. We all love you!

Thank you so much. This is such an awesome thing to wake up to, especially where I've been having it rougher lately so I cannot tell you how much this means. I'm going to keep this thread URL in a notepad document so I can come back to it whenever I start feeling pants again, as a positive reminder. Gosh. I'm at a loss for words, really.

I don't want to take credit for everything, though. I give advice and support, but it takes the strength of the person the advice is going to to then follow through with it as well :] You guys rock! <3

Oh cool, she saw it :)

You can make it over this hurdle lala!

While I don't think our paths have crossed too often, I have enjoyed reading your sensible and sound advice since I joined CC. In fact, like another poster, when I finally went to read your profile I was shocked at how young you are! You are amazing and strong, and have accomplished so much already that I imagine you will soon be looking back on this as just another bump on the road. I wish you the best of luck! (and want to say that challenging your ED is totally metal)

Lala's posts were a big reason that I was finally able to "come out" about my eating disorder. I was so scared to admit it, but I've been lurking around on this forum for a while, and I was always to impressed and inspired by her posts...I finally posted for help...and, lo and behold, lala was one of the first to respond.

Thank You...I know it sounds out, being pretty much complete strangers, but you mean a lot to me!

Lala is exactly what CC needed.

Thanks for being there to whip us into shape! Your support and advice to everyone has been so wondefully helpful, comforting, and encouraging.

you are a great advice/support giver.. i wish you the very best of luck!

Lala-

I can honestly say that from the moment you first started posting on this site I've respected you a great deal and thought that your advice was always spot on. You are truly an inspiration to anyone recovering from an E.D. or just trying to establish a healthy relationship with food, and I wish you lots of luck with whatever comes your way--I think you will go very far in life!

Lala -

You have posted on a few of my threads... some nice, some not-so-nice, but nevertheless always honest. Whatever it is that you are going through I have faith you'll pull through it and I will of course keep you in my thoughts and prayers :).

-Mel

lala, i have come accross your posts while reading and lurking and learning, and am always so impressed by your strength, knowledge and compassion.  i am sorry you are struggeling, but am glad this post was started so we could acknowledge the way you have touched us.  THANK YOU!

Holy moly, you guys are awesome. Lol. I'm still so overwhelmed by the amount of support that's arisen. Thankyou. :]

Well I too have been lurking (horrible word) for ages, and finally posted on Monday, in total despair and desperation.

Lala responded almost immediately and her email made more sense, and was more reassuring than all the so-called eating disorder specialists I have consulted in the past.

I hope we don't over-burden you though; you need to take care of yourself first and foremost.  I think you are a very gifted counsellor and communicator.  I wish you all the best.