Depends on my mood for this one, I have in the last 20 days admitted to being an alcoholic and I have never hid the fact that I am an addict. So I am very open to sayin "Hey! Its a disease " etc.
With me though, I can throw in a twist............4 years ago, I weighed in at over 300 lbs. (I am 5'6" tall) I was heavy all of my life, Obesity (like addiction) is a Disease. So I can look at a person and make a comparison. I had bariatric surgery, it saved my life, I am now at a comfortable size 10-12 compared to a W26-28. So it REALLY floors (and makes people think) When I look at them and tell them I am not only an addict/alcoholic, but I also have suffered obesity. I let them know, the whole reason I am sharing is because, a disease is a disease no matter rather it is alcoholism, obesity, or cancer, and to treat someone badly because of it is just plain wrong......I mean really......would you down someone for having cancer??? I think not.
Liss