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Welcome my mom Patrica(Patsy)
Posted on 05/24/08, 12:19 pm
Hello all, I have ED, and have posted a few things on this site, and others.. My mom has joined, and has been researching, and learning things about ED.. I am so happy, and proud, she has taken this step.. This is what I have wanted from her, and I got it.. Yeah.. I love you Mom, and we can get through this.. Thanks for coming to Daily strength.. Remember ED is about us.. Support is what we truly need and want, to be here and understand.. You will be amazed at the amount of support you can get.. May blessings find you....... Hope to see you post soon.... Your struggling daughter.. Collette
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Reply #1 05/24/08 9:50pm
welcome to your mom :) my mom may be coming soon! -
Reply #2 05/25/08 2:54pm
Hi, my mom goes under ubstrong. Thanks Mom! -
Reply #3 05/25/08 5:16pm
Today is a good day. I finally commited to joining daily strength and this group. I have been fumbling for a way to communicate with my daughter for a long time - now I feel closer to her and understand more of what shes going through. This is the most hope i have felt in so long and hope that I can be there for her as you have all been. I'm so proud of you daughter, for how hard you try, even after your having had to bear this eating disorder all alone for so long, for the way you never ever gave up for your family, even though you must have badly wanted to at times, for the positive influence you give to others even as you yourself struggle, for your beauty inside and out and especially for your loving and compassionate spirit that you share so freely with others and yet at times deny yourself. I love you more than you could possibly know. mom -
Reply #4 05/25/08 7:16pm
Wow, thank you for that. It was beautiful.. Seems strange, that at this moment, I feel closer to you then I ever have.. You will learn so much, and really begin to get to know the real me. You will learn, that is not about playing the blame game.. No one is to blame. You know what I am talking about. Yes people and things in my life, have played a part. But, just like anything in life, we must be accountable, and not self pity our tragidies. We must learn from them, and help others. Help ourselves. I believe for the 1st time I see HOPE, and a future for me. It took along time to get here, but I am seeing clearer, seeing through the eyes of my children, and family around me. I am seeing I am someone with substance, and many things positive to offer. I am seeing the Distorting ED in my way. I am recognizing the difference's between ED and me. That is huge... I hope anyone else who reads this, can see that ED is distorting our heads, and images. Step back quickly, and remember, that when you are feeling worthless, shame, and sadness. It is ED our enemy, not our friend... Thanks for the most beautiful words... I was blessed with your compassion, and that is the one thing I have always known true of myself.. -
Reply #5 05/28/08 11:29am
What a beautiful way for both of you to express your true feelings for one another. I wish you both continuous success in this endeavor to love, support and understand one another. My daughter has shut me out for now, but I will not give up on her.
Gloria -
Reply #6 07/07/08 1:54pm
This is really cool, Patsy. I think it's great that you are able to work together to get help for the ED. :)
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