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 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... 
by Henry Becky | May 29, 2021 | Boundaries, Caregiving, Communication, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Hope, Joy, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Shame, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Today our Hope Network, LLC summer intern Anna is sharing her perspective on boundaries around disclosing a loved one’s eating disorder. It can be very hard to overcome the shame and stigma of these illnesses. We need to have honest conversations about what is... 
by Henry Becky | May 9, 2021 | Caregiving, COVID19, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Grief, Holidays, Hope, Joy, Oxygen Mask, Pandemic, Self Care, Support
Big hugs to you on this day that can be such a mixed bag. It makes me think of the metaphorical boxes we put ourselves in. What boxes do we put ourselves into you ask? Victim? Rescuer? Caregiver? The Problem? The Solution? Bad/Good Parent? As I’ve been wrapping... 
by Henry Becky | Apr 25, 2021 | Caregiving, COVID19, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Gratitude, Grief, Hope, Joy, Oxygen Mask, Pandemic, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Relief can be tenuous, fleeting, temporary, short lived. For family caregivers, the relief of a loved one’s progress alongside the reality of the dangers and problems that still exist can quickly take away the joy of the moment of relief and switch one back to fear. ... 
by Henry Becky | Apr 4, 2021 | Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Gratitude, Hope, Joy, Oxygen Mask, Pandemic, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Until I became a parent trying desperately to get my child the help needed to survive a life threatening eating disorder, I had no concept of what real sorrow and pain are. Many of you have heard me speak and know my story of not being listened to by so many health... 