Right. I had a friend in college who had bulemia. She was pretty good at hiding it, but eventually, her closest group of friends caught on (I think it's one of those deals where deep down, the person really wants to get caught). They got advice from the campus health clinic, who helped them stage an intervention. It shocked her into admitting that she had the problem. That was 20 years ago, but I think bulemia can still be pretty dangerous. I don't know what the correct approach to dealing with it is these days, though.
Dave, your sister-in-law's step-granddaughter (is that what she is?) does need help, and it will be very difficult for her to accept that she has a problem and agree to do something about it. The girl's parents have to be convinced that she needs help, as well. If they're in denial, they'll do nothing. They need to contact her pediatrician for advice on exactly how to handle this situation. It can be really tough; they have to be pretty strong to handle this...it may be an ongoing problem that can return after they think they've licked it (as it did with my friend....haven't heard from her in a while but at last check, she was ok, and was able to have healthy children, etc.). I wish that family the best.
Ping: Ophelia, sfWe've just finished eating a piece of Ophilia's recipe for Yorkshire Curd Cheesecake and proclaimed it *marvelous*! Both the flavor and texture were wonderful. Once you've made the curds, which I did...
BTW, that Mango Chicken sounds pretty good, Dave. Recipe?
Chris (no eating disorder here, except for the occasional overindulgence)
