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by Deirdre Reddan Being a parent or caregiver to a loved one with an eating disorder is incredibly challenging. There are many difficult feelings to navigate – terror, anxiety, fear, frustration, and sometimes even anger. One of the hardest tasks is helping your loved one eat. Something that you may have done naturally for years, and that once felt easy and joyful, can suddenly feel overwhelming, stressful, and anxiety-provoking. Mealtimes, once a normal part of family life,

by Deirdre Reddan I well remember the fear and trepidation I felt when my daughter came home from inpatient treatment for an eating disorder. How would I manage mealtimes? Was I strong enough to support her recovery? Did I have the skills to help someone with an eating disorder at home? I had read many books about eating disorders and recovery, but I still wondered whether I would truly be able to support my daughter through this journey. Then I had the opportunity to learn t