“I can really remember that the relationship with self was difficult. If I trace back to that growing, lovely young girl at 7/8/9 there was a little shift in body shape. I could see she wasn’t happy with herself….

I noticed a lot of self loathing creeping in. I used to really worry. I remember going into her room once and she was hitting her stomach.”

Emma didn’t notice her daughter had developed anorexia until they were about to board a plane for a family holiday. 

Emma’s been on a steep learning curve ever since.

Her warm and compassionate take on recent events will help anyone in a similar situation. 

There is always hope.

Emma wishes to remain anonymous.

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

• [02:13] - Emma's Relationship with Food
• [02:42] - Family Dynamics and Food
• [05:39] - Early Signs of Trouble
• [14:54] - Bullying and Its Impact
• [17:49] - The Skipping Rope Obsession
• [24:36] - The Role of Social Media
• [28:56] - The Impact of Loss and Eating Restrictions
• [31:11] - Escalating Worries and Medical Intervention
• [40:20] - Support Systems and Family Involvement
• [45:19] - Road to Recovery and Ongoing Challenges
• [49:21] - A Positive Turn and Future Hopes

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