Parenting a Child with Anorexia Nervosa
audiobook (Unabridged) ∣ The Journey Through Fear to Hope--A Mother's Story of Resilience and Recovery: Personal story of a mother helping child with anorexia
By Alisha Beatrice Bondar
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Parenting a Child with Anorexia Nervosa :The Journey Through Fear to Hope - A Mother's Story of Resilience and Recovery
"Parenting a Child with Anorexia Nervosa: The Journey Through Fear to Hope - A Mother's Story of Resilience and Recovery" is a powerful, poignant, and illuminating narrative that intertwines medical knowledge with the raw emotion of a mother's journey through her child's eating disorder. Authored by a mother who has lived through the experience of supporting a child with anorexia nervosa, this book serves as a beacon of hope, courage, and understanding for countless families grappling with this daunting disorder.
The book unfolds as a riveting narrative, chronicling the author's initial discovery of her daughter Emily's condition, the tumultuous waves of denial, fear, guilt, and eventual acceptance. Through vivid descriptions and heartfelt musings, readers witness the daunting challenges, painful setbacks, and small but significant victories that punctuate this harrowing journey.
From the initial fear and confusion that accompanies the diagnosis to the evolving struggle to understand and help Emily combat her anorexia, the book offers an honest, unflinching portrayal of a family's fight against this disorder. The narrative vividly underscores the multi-faceted and pervasive impact of anorexia, not only on Emily's life but also on the family as a whole.
But the book goes beyond mere explanation. It delves deep into the emotional turmoil experienced by both the individual struggling with anorexia and their loved ones. This exploration of the human side of the disorder — the fear, guilt, and feelings of helplessness experienced by parents — is where the book truly shines, offering readers not just information but empathy and connection.
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