I like peace and harmony. I don’t like conflict. But when anorexia hijacked my daughter’s brain, I got a steady dose of it. Anorexia made sure that there was a battle: a mom who
The skill of holding space for your anorexic teen means that they can have any thought or feeling, no matter what it is, and you will not judge them. I can say from experience that
Looking back, I realize that my daughter’s sophomore year in high school has become a personal case study regarding the unique challenges facing parents of anorexic teens. I want to share our year of
It's the holiday season, a time when we are most likely preparing to give gifts to friends and family. The last thing on our minds as a parent caring for an anorexic teen is giving
This poem is dedicated to the parents of those with anorexia and the kids they believe in: Bones and Brave Skin and bones but mostly bones Cold to the touch and hollow empty eyes Sad
“This shouldn’t be happening to my child.” “Her life wasn’t supposed to go this way.” “Someone should be able to help her.” “I shouldn’t have to deal with this.” All of the above thoughts are
Parents can learn ways to grow their belief in their teen's anorexia recovery. I like to think about growing belief in the same way I think about growing a garden. Our current negative beliefs about
I wrote A Manifesto For Parents Of Those With Eating Disorders during my daughter's struggle with anorexia. I hope this declaration of my beliefs and intentions is helpful to you as you support your teen’s
When your teen was first diagnosed with anorexia, chances are you were very motivated to do whatever you needed to do to help your child. Watching an illness take over the mind and body of
Because anorexia is considered a complicated illness, a simple strategy to reduce anorexia anxiety may not sound realistic. The anxiety that accompanies anorexia can be extreme. For many parents, relieving their anorexic teen's anxiety becomes
