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Personal stories Carers

Personal stories Carers

All Stories Matter: Lillia’s Story

I am going to tell you my story about caring for my daughter who has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa since the 25th January 2024. She was diagnosed by CAMHS on the 22nd January 2024 and was admitted to our local hospital for refeeding for a week. This was a very difficult traumatic week but […]

All Stories Matter: “Be kind to yourself”

I am a mother with a daughter diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. My journey has been to hell and back. Initially, I didn’t have the tools needed to help her, but through therapy and classes, I learned. I discovered empathy, communication tools, and different ways of parenting. At the peak of her illness, I had to […]