Men only make up about 5% of suffers. Out of that 5%, gay men populate 42% of male eating disorder patients.

But why?

PTSD through the lens of the transgender community is unique to other experiences of the disorder. With different experiences come different needs, needs that are currently being tossed aside. These needs must be met to save lives. Read to know more:

When friends treat us poorly, we talk it out. We find a way to resolve conflict instead of creating more. When we cannot, we let them go. You need to do the same with family. 

Because acceptance has nothing to do with what society desires. Acceptance comes from within. Acceptance is on your own terms.  

Not being accepted is not as harmless as simple disapproval. Rather, it is concern over if the person will harm or out-them to others who may harm them.

Individuals were physically and mentally tortured at the hands of doctors that were "trying to help them."

Nothing is more important than to stand up for what you believe in.