I wish I could personally thank Taylor Swift, not just for using the power of her voice and story to shed light on the flaws of our society, but specifically for exposing the truths that eating disorders exist in the most hidden spaces. I have been struggling with severe bulimia/anorexia for almost 3 years now. To hear such a powerful female say “it’s better see yourself as fat than to see yourself as sick,” really had an impact with how I treat and talk to myself, even after years in and out of treatment and therapy. I’m sure many others struggling in silence feel the same. Nothing is more reassuring than seeing how strong someone can really be, by not restricting themselves with the rigid rules of society and self-punishment. I grew up singing her songs with my friends and am so overwhelmed with the respect I have for Taylor as a whole.