One time on Usenet, "Dave Smith" > said:

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Sounds like a nice party! Smoked salmon, BBQ shrimp & steaks. Why
wasn't I invited? ;-)

> Towards the end of the evening the niece started getting obnoxious. She had
> had several Rye and gingerales and then started swilling wine, first the
> white wine with the salmon and shrimp and then red wine with dinner.... and
> dessert, and after dessert. Eventually her husband asked me to put the wine
> away because she was making an ass of herself. So she started eating
> more...... brownies, chocolate and cheese. She eventually ate herself sick.
> That surprised me. I thought she had a bottomless pit.

I remember hearing about your niece before, Dave. I have to wonder
why someone close to her (your SIL or her husband, for example)
doesn't suggest she go into therapy. She's not eating because she's
hungry by any means. She's sick and needs help. That being said, I
know that suggesting she seek help doesn't mean she'll do it, but
I'm surprised they don't try. Or maybe they have..?

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