I'm so sorry that it's got to a point where you feel you need to step away, even if only for a bit, but good for you for both prioritising yourselves. If it's any consolation, I keep repeating the statement that was made by another Tattler (and I am so sorry, but I've forgotten their name!) - but the essence is the comments being made- while cruel and personal - are being directed towards Carrie specifically. It doesn't make it right, or fair, but it has soothed my brain when I have read a lot of posts on this thread in one go and felt more self loathing than I have in years. I don't mean this to come across cruelly either - but if you have never experienced issues with your body, or issues with food, you have no idea how damaging some commentary can be, regardless of whether it's directed towards one person or not and I think a lot of people simply don't realise that.
Genuinely, to me, the least problematic part of Carrie is her body. She has run a marathon, she's completed other races, and people can keep harping on about her BMI and the fact "anyone" could complete a 10k - but she's pretty fucking normal. I'm so uninterested in the discussions about her training or lack thereof, her body and it's changes - if I wanted that kind of commentary on women's bodies I could read the Daily Mail. I don't partake in loads of corners of Tattle, but weirdly this thread is the worst one I contribute to for criticism when it comes to the subject's body.
Sending supportive vibes to any person reading this thread that struggles with the body commentary. You are so much more than just your body, please know that xx