I've learned to surround myself with women who lift me up and leave me feeling nurtured rather than drained. Carre Otis drainfelthave Change image and share on social
I am not naturally that thin, so I had to go through everything from using drugs to diet pills to laxatives to fasting. Those were my main ways of controlling my weight. Carre Otis controldietdrug Change image and share on social
When you become a parent, it's not all about you anymore. Carre Otis anymoreparent Change image and share on social
From the time I started school, it was clear to everyone that I wasn't learning at the same pace as other kids. Carre Otis clearkidlearn Change image and share on social
I was essentially paid to perpetuate the myth that we are all, or should at least try to be, 17 and a size 2 forever. Carre Otis essentiallyforevermyth Change image and share on social
Part of treatment for drugs and alcohol is you abstain from these, but with eating disorders you can't abstain from food so the treatment is longer than drugs and alcohol. Carre Otis abstainalcoholdisorder Change image and share on social
You have to find a balance with food in your life - you can't take out food. It can be absolutely terrifying. Carre Otis absolutelybalancefind Change image and share on social
Life is full of change and uncertainty. We know this. We experience it on a daily basis. Carre Otis basischangedaily Change image and share on social
While women across the globe have many differences - language, culture, environment - our similarities are undeniable, and the impact of abuse and oppression affects us all. Carre Otis abuseaffectculture Change image and share on social
My doctor felt that the main contributing factor was so many years of malnutrition, especially during my formative years, even before I got into modeling. Carre Otis contributedoctorfactor Change image and share on social