so today i am at work with my mom at the elemntary school she works at, and so far things have been okay. however, that's not why i'm writing this.
there is this girl who my mom pointed out to me that doesn't eat anymore. she has a lot of family issues, and she is quickly developing an eating disorder. although she hasn't been formally diagnosed, she definitely shows the traits of anorexia nervosa. it made me so sad today to see her throw away her food. i wanted to approach her, but because she isn't diagnosed that wouldn't be appropriate. she is already extremely tiny. i guess i see so much of myself in her... she's the same age i was when i developed my eating disorder. i don't know, i just feel so helpless and afraid for her. hopefully i will be able to help her soon.
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