Lack of Support. Friends and relatives were not always supportive.
In fact, they were often enablers. “Your surroundings
have a lot to do with it. They always have food around.” “My
family eats a lot of junk food. It’s everywhere. That’s the reason
I am so damn fat.” However, they also acknowledged the
value of a nurturing environment. “It has to do with the people
around you. As long as you have more people helping you,
then you’re going to be all right. It’s all about your surroundings.”