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Post by Moe on Sept 24, 2006 20:16:55 GMT -5
I caught Entertainment Tonight's Weekend Edition. Cathy Rigby talked about her anorexia and bulemia. She dealt with the issue silently for 12 years. Karen's death was one of the factors that helped her get the help she needed. She realized that she could die from the disorder.
I still hate the fact that Karen died, but I am sure she helped thousands of people with the disorder to get the help they need.
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Post by wisejester7 on Sept 24, 2006 20:41:37 GMT -5
It's a horrible fact that ANY one should have to die from an eating disorder. It seems more horrible that it was Karen, because she had a voice and a spirit that could touch our souls deeply. The 'girl next door' (Karen) could really be the girl next door (your neighbor, friend, etc.) in terms of eating disorders. This is such an insidious disease. Karen's tragic death brought it to light. We were shocked by the weight of her death. I'm glad Karen is 'helping' people deal, but the cost was too great. Her death is just a sad fact that is hard to understand.
Karen's life (to me) will always revolve around the JOY she brought to me.
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Post by Rick Henry on Sept 24, 2006 21:13:46 GMT -5
Karen's life (to me) will always revolve around the JOY she brought to me. What a great quote wisejester7. It is sad that Karen died. I really wish it didn't have to happen this way. She was so beautiful and what a voice - it's just very sad. Yes, her death has brought light to this disorder and many people have been helped through her death. But I have to agree with you wisejester7 - to me Karen Carpenter's life revolves around the joy she brought to me with her magnificent voice and excellent drumming - she was a one of a kind and I wish to remember her for the joy she brought to people.  |
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Post by ps11932 on Sept 26, 2006 15:06:57 GMT -5
Probably none of us here will ever really get over Karen's untimely death, and the great joy that her work brings us to this day (and beyond) is still mixed with some sadness for the way it had to be. But one of the consolations is the many precious people who have been helped; I recall one of your interviews, Rick (I think it might have been with Chris Christan- I may not have the name right)- included the fact that 2 of his daughters had eating disorders and were now doing better. Chances are many of us may encoutner people with eating disorders, and let's hope we can be of consolation.
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Post by Rick Henry on Sept 26, 2006 22:04:18 GMT -5
Wow! Such wonderful word ps11932. I do have a friend with eating disorders (she's 46 years old). Many people I know make jokes about her and some are even rude to her in the way they talk to her about her weight and not eating. I've always been very sensitive to this firend and I try to understand her and what she's going through. I try and speak reality with her about how the body works and why she needs to eat properly. There's been a few times that I've reminded her about what happened with Karen Carpenter. Whenever I mention Karen's name it seems to bring her down to earth a bit - but only days later she's back on her kick about how she needs to lose weight.
Though, beyond all this I chose to remember Karen for her beautiful legacy of song as that is what made me love her in the first place. |
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