In the past, I often found that when I reached out for a fast cure it led me down a slippery slope of more medications, hopeful dependence on the next prescription and ultimately a much longer drawn-out illness. Carre Otis curedependencedraw share on social
Exposing any subject that is unpleasant or controversial means risking judgment and making some people feel uncomfortable. Carre Otis controversialexposefeel Change image and share on social
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 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
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
I believe that as women, we must commit ourselves to sustaining the progress made by our foremothers who fought so hard for women's equality and liberation. Carre Otis commitequalityfight Change image and share on social
Just because you're a different size doesn't mean you're sitting on the couch eating bonbons all day long watching TV. Carre Otis bonboncouchday Change image and share on social
I grew up on antibiotics. Every ailment - sore throats, earaches, flus - warranted a trip to the doctor and in most cases some kind of prescription. Carre Otis ailmentantibioticcase Change image and share on social
My days are jam-packed with carpools, classroom assistance, tending to chickens, dogs and seven acres of olive trees! Carre Otis acreassistancecarpools Change image and share on social