Both my parents are completely addicted to food. They watch the Food Network, read food magazines, look up food online, and overeat regularly. Mom was recently diagnosed with Diabetes, and if they don’t stop drinking a 12 pack of Pepsi a day, they’re both going to die. I’ve tried motivating them, but neither is interested in their health. I feel like they love their cancer in a can more than they love me. And as an adult trying to take care of Mom, I find myself resentful and disgusted by their food obsession. Watching them watch Food Network like it’s porn is grotesque, but they judge me because I smoke? WTF Lardass? Put down the Pepsi and go for a walk. Or watch something NOT FOOD RELATED.
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