Andrea died before we gained many of the insights contained in this web site, a mere 13 months after her first bulimic behavior. We are completely aware that even if we had known then what we know now, the outcome may still have been the same...yet we have met far too many past-sufferers who have shared with us their stories of complete recovery to doubt that your child can heal. 

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Prior to Andrea's death, we wish we had known that:

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taking action ...

Often as parents we experience a tremendous amount of shame when our child develops an eating disorder. We must recognize and overcome our shame. These illnesses come with a great deal of stigma that is neither deserved nor helpful.

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