@heathen_cat @mekkaokereke exactly! My mom had me on my first diet at age 10. And it took me a looooong time as an adult to learn I actually do like grapefruit.

In high school, a family friend (I called her "aunt" but we weren't related) worked in the cafeteria, and she would often sneak me soup or a sandwich. It was sometimes the only time I ate in the day.

@mekkaokereke that type of framing assumes that rich families must be happy and healthy. My parents struggled but made just enough money, yet I went without food so much because of their abusive behavior. How many kids could be helped when _everyone_ gets child care and lunch?