In memory of Leah

Yesterday I went to go visit my regular blog reads, and was over at MamaVISION’s. Her current post was Bye, Bye Ana & Mia, and in her post she was highlighting some of the inspiring comments she has received from her readers on the subject of Ana & Mia. For those of you not familiar with the terms, Ana is the code name for Anorexia and Mia is the name for Bulimia.

One of the highlighted comments was from Leah, a regular reader of MamaVISION.com who has been in recovery for Ana. Her partner Emily even commented on the Bye, Bye Ana & Mia post. She stated that she and Leah would come to the blog almost everyday because they loved Mama’s uplifting messages. Emily’s comment was left on Jan. 6, and Leah wasn’t there to join her because she was in the hospital for things related to her Anorexia. I too commented on the post. It was just like any other blog day.

Leah, at the young age of 25, however, passed away on Jan. 8, two days after the post. Mama has written a personal memorial here.

This is devastating and heart breaking news. Anorexia and Bulimia are very serious and very real issues not to be taken lightly. It’s not just the models and starlets who suffer from eating disorders. Regular girls just trying to live regular lives suffer just as much.

I didn’t know Leah but from what Mama has told me, Leah was very hopeful about her recovery and working very hard to regain her health and vibrance. Mama played a part in helping to give Leah some support and inspiration. As a blogger, you can never know the true impact that your writing can have on people, but if you have something in your heart that you want to say then share it. Your words may bring some comfort, love, or understanding to a kindred spirit in need.

Please join me in sending prayers to Leah’s family and friends. Thank you.