Eating Disorder Lifelines: The Paradox of Holding On and Letting Go

Imagine you're standing on the edge of a cliff, your heart pounding in your chest as you stare down into the vast, seemingly endless chasm below. In your hand, you clutch a rope - your lifeline. It's frayed and worn, but it's been with you through thick and thin. It's...

Unmasking the Hidden Signs of an Eating Disorder

Unmasking the Hidden Signs of an Eating Disorder Eating disorders have become prevalent in society, often affecting young adolescents. It is critical for parents to be able to identify the early signs which may not always be apparent. Beyond the obvious symptoms such...

Navigating Fear Foods and Food Rules: A Guide for Caregivers Supporting Individuals with Eating Disorders

Navigating Fear Foods and Food Rules: A Guide for Caregivers Supporting Individuals with Eating Disorders Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that affect millions of individuals worldwide. They can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics,...
Helicopter Poem

Helicopter Poem

This was written by the Reiffs and is about the most accurate description of an eating disorder as I have found yet.  It's called the "Helicopter Poem" Imagine that you are in an airplane and you do not know how to swim. Normally, when a person purchases a plane...

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Language Matters

Language Matters

This post is one that I really had to work through from a caregiver perspective.  I've always thought I've chosen my words carefully generally as I never want to offend anyone.  However, I did not realize how easily ED can be offended.  I realized very quickly that I...

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Not Sick Enough

Not Sick Enough

"Not sick enough" is a phrase that I have come to despise.  On many hospital trips where my daughter needed medical attention due to POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) we were told that her vitals were okay and that she wasn't sick enough for them to...

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Hospital Trip Gone Wrong

Hospital Trip Gone Wrong

As many of you know, there are so many extra things we need to think about as caregivers of a person with ED that the average person wouldn't even consider. Today was the day we had booked to have all 4 wisdom teeth removed at the local Children's Hospital and I...

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