by Henry Becky | Sep 12, 2021 | Boundaries, Caregiving, Communication, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Gratitude, Grief, Hope, Joy, Mindfulness, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Many parents or other family caregivers will tell me that they feel badly because they feel frustration, bitterness, resentment and sometimes anger along with the massive sadness, fear, worry and compassion for their loved one with an eating disorder. It can be tricky... 
by Henry Becky | Aug 29, 2021 | Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Hope, Recovery, Support, Tools for Caregivers, Treatment
One of the most difficult things about battling with my eating disorder was also dealing with the other mental health problems I had on top of it. Comorbidity means that an individual is dealing with two or more physical/mental illnesses at the same time (NEDC, n.d.).... 
by Henry Becky | Aug 28, 2021 | Boundaries, Caregiving, College, COVID19, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Hope, Recovery, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers, Uncategorized
Back to School! As summer comes to a close, many of us are preparing to send our children back-to school. It’s common to experience “the jitters” as we adjust to a new daily routine, but that anxiety can be enhanced if you’re sending a loved one in the midst of eating... 
by Henry Becky | Aug 14, 2021 | Boundaries, Caregiving, Communication, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Hope, HUG Kits, Oxygen Mask, Recovery, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers, Treatment
Navigating an eating disorder through the role of a caregiver can be quite difficult. You may feel as though you don’t know what to say to your child or that you tend to get into arguments when you bring up certain topics. This blog post will be about things my... 
by Henry Becky | Aug 8, 2021 | Caregiving, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Hope, Oxygen Mask, Recovery, Self Care, Tools for Caregivers, Treatment
If you read my newsletter last week, you won’t be surprised that this weekend is a bit wild and we’re in the process of selling our house here in Minnesota. So, I’m re-sharing Dr. Ed Tyson’s definition of recovery as I’ve been getting... 
by Henry Becky | Aug 1, 2021 | Caregiving, COVID19, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Gratitude, Hope, HUG Kits, Joy, Mindfulness, Oxygen Mask, Pandemic, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Looking on the sunny side of life and seeing my cup as half-full has fortunately mostly been in my nature. But when I’m stretched to my limits in too many areas, even the smallest things can feel overwhelming. You know, the proverbial straw that breaks the camel’s... 