This picture is the front of the Phi Mu sorority house otherwise know as the "Mu Mansion". At first glance the house may remind some of the Barbie Dream House. Of course this is not true but many PNMs ( Potential New Members) may see this as a barrier to become a part of something so great. A lot of people think that mental illness or eating disorders are a choice. People affected by these things don't choose to have something so horrible just like no one chooses to have cancer. However there is a complete disregard in handling these two types of illness. At the first sign of cancer, that person would be rushed to the hospital with medication on their way out. On the contrary, people with mental illness are told to cheer up, calm down and just eat. For them it's not that simple. It's like saying to a cancer patient "just stop being sick". They can't and for those who believe only pretty, preppy, and perfect ladies waiting to grace the Miss America stage can be a part of greek life it puts up a large barrier. We as Phi Mu members as well as members of the greek community need to break this barrier and support our sisters now and in the future for whatever strides into our house.
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