[Whirlwind]

I get so frustrated when people try to force others to eat things they don't want to eat. When I was little, mealtimes were horrible. My parents (trying to help me be healthy) would force me to eat vegetables and the like. I'd be so upset that by the time I finished eating, I'd usually throw up. My mom finally hit a point where she said enough was enough. What was the point of making me so upset about one food item that I vomited the entire meal? I'm so glad she finally reached that point.

Unfortunately, I kinda have food issues. I don't like eating at other people's houses. I'll go to restaurants, or we can eat at my house, but I always make up an excuse to avoid going to someone's house for dinner. I feel like as a guest, manners would dictate that it's polite to eat anything they make for you. But the thought of being forced to eat, even by my own manners, makes me really uncomfortable. I'm the only adult I know who hates being invited to someone's house for dinner!

And it did nothing to keep me away substance use/abuse as I got older!