Episode 70: Anorexia: A Mother’s Perspective with Lorraine
“I sometimes feel that the eating disorder has tried to trick me. To feel that we’re getting somewhere and then that door shuts. I feel it morphs itself into something different.”
I have wanted to interview a mother with a child who has an eating disorder ever since I started this podcast.
Lorraine’s daughter is now in her early 30’s. Her eating disorder behaviour began when she was 15. It’s been a long hard slog for the entire family, but today they are in a better place.
This is an intimate and raw episode. Listening to Lorraine’s perspective is heartbreaking at times, but I think it’s essential for sufferers and supporters alike.
Tune in.
EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:
[02:52] - Lorraine's Childhood and Family's Relationship with Food
[06:08] - Lorraine's Daughter's Struggle with Anorexia
[10:53] - The Impact of Anorexia on the Family
[17:13] - Seeking Help and Navigating the Healthcare System
[25:25] - Reflections on Parenting and Coping with a Child's Eating Disorder
[27:20] - Dealing with Guilt and Emotional Struggles
[28:11] - Finding Humour in Difficult Times
[29:19] - Impact on Personal Relationships
[30:34] - The Struggles of Parenting a Child with an Eating Disorder
[31:52] - The Journey of Separating the Disorder from the Person
[33:44] - The Power of Support Networks
[34:34] - The Role of Therapy and Interventions
[36:42] - The Struggles of Maintaining a Relationship Amidst the Disorder
[45:14] - The Power of Hope and Persistence
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