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I am so sorry. I loved the Carpenters too. But this little girl I do hope will get help. That is sad. It is as or perhaps more dangerous than drugs if such can be. I love yours and your wifes compassion and concern for the students. Be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on June 27, 2011 at 7:40 PM
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Malcolm
I am sorry for that young girl and my heart goes out to her. That is a sad situation and I saw it up close and personal with the fact I had one of my step-daughters affected with that. She is an adult now and we did get her professional help and she managed to get a grip on life.
posted by
WileyJohn
on June 27, 2011 at 1:54 PM
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You are a compassionate & sensitive man, Malcolm. Wonderful qualities 
Karen Carpenter put a face to a disorder that has caused much suffering to many women. Some men have also experienced it. Anorexia & bulimia are still taking lives & the more people who are aware of & have a good understanding about them, the better able we are to fight & eventually, completely eradicate them.
posted by
GypsyButterfly
on June 25, 2011 at 9:54 PM
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Dear Malcolm: I've been gone a bit and came on to read this. God bless this Child whom suffers. I know of this disease - I have seen the documentary as such on Karen Carpenter...I have seen many suffer from eating disorders - and yes, it's serious. I pray for this child and dear Sir, dear gentle thoughtful Malcolm... thank you for your thoughts and your compassion - Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on June 25, 2011 at 6:05 PM
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This is such a hard thing...so many suffer from this horrible disorder. I will pray for this young lady...and for you.
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on June 25, 2011 at 3:56 PM
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I need to check this out.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on June 25, 2011 at 12:20 PM
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I saw the film once ..it was run on television in Australia
I loved the carpenters and Karen's Voice actually was the Carpenters for me. That and their beautiful music.
The parentsa didn't seem to have any idea how famous their kids were or how to deal with it but if I remember they loved the money involved.
I do believe though that her death did bring this killer disease to the forefront and I am sure that many people are alive and well today because of Karen Carpenter. Now where is my tissue......
posted by
Kabu
on June 25, 2011 at 10:20 AM
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Karen Carpenter's death was not in vain
It brought attention to anorexia and probably saved many other lives
posted by
jollyjeff
on June 25, 2011 at 10:00 AM
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A hug to you Malcolm, for your empathy and involvement. A great post.
posted by
adnohr
on June 25, 2011 at 8:25 AM
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what a touching tale of how you feel so strongly about family issues and its neat that your wife helped that family.
posted by
Lanetay
on June 25, 2011 at 8:20 AM
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Just saw the video Malcolm--thanks very much for the link!
posted by
Nita09
on June 25, 2011 at 6:33 AM
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Amazing what potent triggers there are in the everyday...
At least the new story seems a hopeful one. The parents took the hint and sought help. You're right about Karen Carpenter -- she was brilliant!
posted by
Pat_B
on June 25, 2011 at 4:35 AM
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Very sensitive post, Malcolm. I too love Karen Carpenter's rich voice.
posted by
Nita09
on June 25, 2011 at 4:05 AM
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