A few of you may have noticed that I’ve been posting a lot from Durham, NC. My eldest daughter is in a Partial Hospitalization Program for an eating disorder here. In December 2012, she was diagnosed with anorexia, severe depression, and anxiety. She’s been in treatment since then. Up until now, I haven’t told most people because she did not want to talk publicly about it. The other night she “came out” about it on her Facebook and has let me post this.
I cannot begin to tell you how freaking proud I am of her. She’s been dealing with this shitty disease for so long and she is still fighting! There are so many brave, strong people I’ve met over the past few years who are fighting the same battle. Some are current patients and some have dealt with it in the past. Eating disorders, depression, and mental illnesses live in the dark. We need to shine a light on them and make sure everyone who needs treatment gets it. If anyone who is reading this is struggling, please get help. Stay strong. You are worth it.