“I can really remember that the relationship with self was difficult. If I trace back to that growing, lovely young girl at 7/8/9 there was a little shift in body shape. I could see she wasn’t happy with herself….I noticed a lot of self loathing creeping in. I used to really worry. I remember going into her room once and she was hitting her stomach.”Emma didn’t notice her daughter had developed anorexia until they were about to board a plane for a family holiday. Emma’s been on a steep learning curve ever since.Her warm and compassionate take on recent events will help anyone in a similar situation. There is always hope.Emma wishes to remain anonymous.EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:[02:13] - Emma's Relationship with Food[02:42] - Family Dynamics and Food[05:39] - Early Signs of Trouble[14:54] - Bullying and Its Impact[17:49] - The Skipping Rope Obsession[24:36] - The Role of Social Media[28:56] - The Impact of Loss and Eating Restrictions[31:11] - Escalating Worries and Medical Intervention[40:20] - Support Systems and Family Involvement[45:19] - Road to Recovery and Ongoing Challenges[49:21] - A Positive Turn and Future HopesTHANK YOU FOR LISTENING!If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know your thoughts on Instagram @lovethisfoodthing and consider leaving an honest review and rating for the show - we’d be extremely grateful.WAYS WE CAN HELP YOU: 6 Things to Help You on Your Road to Recovery [Free Download] The Guide You Need to Help You Recover and Live an Extraordinary Life!Stay on Track with Your Recovery Journey, Start or Accelerate Further with Our Creative Recovery Accelerator™ Virtual 1:1 Mentorship with Jemma