Must have been mad to offer to have lunch on New Years Day with people I don't even know. Hangover wasn't to bad in the scale of things, probably the sloe gin and champagne that finished me and everyone else. Not sure of my views about New Year not my favourite time as it is a constant reminder of the start of the battle we have with Anorexia Nervosa. A very unwelcome guest and one quite rare with young males. The battle continues and is raging as I post this shot. How can someone so clever, intelligent and handsome be a prisoner to his own mind. Bless you my son, love you loads but not the company you continually have with you.
This is a very poignant photo then.... I really feel for you and your son. I know how hard it can be to get through to someone when they are trapped by demons.
wish you and your son well , I have personal experience of
obsessive compulsive issues and I think sadly it can run in families .Patience and lots of love required as it can be so frustrating on all sides
Lovely shot. I'm sorry to hear about your son's problem. The power of anorexia is often underestimated and misunderstood. As parents it is hard to see our children struggling and not be able to put things right for them. Best of luck to you all.
A very poignant post padlock....such a hard condition to understand & gets such a grip on young people...so sorry for your lovely son & hold fast to each other. A cheerful front is so deceptive & we all have troubles, some greater than others.
A new year... a new start!
My daughter was bulimic so I do understand what you are going through. She used to exercise in her bedroom as well which was like a hamster going round in a wheel. We did eventually find out the cause of her problems and I was shocked at what she had been through as a little one unbeknown to me! I really do feel for you
Lovely shot , but your poignant note shook me -- such a hard condition to understand and help Intelligence does not come into it He is lucky to have you support him to the best of your ability but at the same .Padlock my only advice is to try to make time and be kind to yourself during this time --Bless you both !
I wish you a lot of strenght to keep up the battle. We are al prisoners of our mind to some extent but the most of us are able to free themselves to participate in life outside of this prison. Your son unfortunately belongs to ones that cannto free themselves but need help from others to tear down the prison walls. So he needs you , your love and your help. May this coming year be the one that holds the turning point in your battle
You made me smile with your champagne and sloe gin exploits (we call them 'sloegasms', and I can vouch for the hangover they can result in!) and cry at your son's, and therefore your whole family's troubles. I have three friends whose children are wrestling with the same issue at the moment - one of them the child is ten years old. They are all fantastic and devoted parents, and witnessing their helplessness and self-doubt, as well as their children's struggles is often heartbreaking.
Here's hoping that 2014 brings health and happiness for all of you.
This is such a lovely capture...but so sorry to hear about your son's battle! That is very tough indeed! Best wishes to you and to him for this New Year. Hard to see our kids suffer and be so helpless.
Great POV - sorry to hear about your son - having such a young one I read things like this and wonder what battles face us in the future. In this day and age I'm so frustrated by things like this. Can only wish you all the strength you all need to overcome this. xx
I wish you and your son love and support in the new year. I only know of others who have suffered this condition but have no personal experience. There is a way through and I pray you have the strength to keep going.
So sorry to hear your son is so unwell.... sending you all hugs and best wishes and I'm sure with such a fabulous Dad looking out for him and supporting him he'll come through this, he has a great life ahead of him I'm sure with time and as he continues to grow up he'll find his way... xx
January 5th, 2014
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obsessive compulsive issues and I think sadly it can run in families .Patience and lots of love required as it can be so frustrating on all sides
A new year... a new start!
Here's hoping that 2014 brings health and happiness for all of you.