Ask Amy: A grandson’s prom gown horrifies his grandmother
I met “Stacy” before the pandemic so up until now, she's been the only person in my new home that I have close ties to.
I'm a loner, and it takes a lot for me to let people in.
One of the main reasons for this is because I believe I suffer from an eating disorder.
Most of the time, I have to force myself to eat. Some months are better than others, but it's a daily battle for me.
I overheard Stacy talking to her significant other about my weight the other day. She said I lost too much weight and that something must be wrong with me.
I feel like if we're friends, why not ask me about this directly?
My weight has been a struggle for me and I've actually gained a little bit, so this hurt my feelings.
Only my children know how much I struggle with this. (I've never been diagnosed by a doctor, either.)
This isn't the first time Stacy has said something that has cut me deep, but I also don't want to lose the only new friend I’ve made.
How should I handle this?
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