by Henry Becky | May 2, 2020 | Boundaries, Caregiving, Communication, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Hope, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Shame, Support, Tools for Caregivers, Treatment
The musical accompaniment rolling through my brain while writing this is of course, “True To Myself” by Ziggy Marley. You can enjoy a video of this song here on YouTube if you would like to listen while you read about listening to our instinct, our gut, our intuition... 
by Henry Becky | Apr 26, 2020 | Caregiving, COVID19, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Hope, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Good morning dear readers, thank you for being here, I so appreciate staying connected this way. Thank you to those of you who send me notes after reading my weekly newsletter, it always makes me smile and feel more connected to you. It’s so important now, more... 
by Henry Becky | Apr 19, 2020 | Caregiving, COVID19, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Hope, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
This past week was/is a rough one for so many Americans with the ongoing quarantine and so much unsettling news. The vast array of conflicting news stories and the unending uncertainty have begun to take a toll on a lot of us. Usually I get my newsletter written on... by Henry Becky | Apr 12, 2020 | Boundaries, Caregiving, COVID19, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Holidays, Hope, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
As we are in this holy week for so many who observe various religious traditions, this quarantine/lock-down/shelter-in-place takes an even bigger toll on our inability to gather with some or all of our loved ones. We are all experiencing some level of grief whether... 
by Henry Becky | Apr 5, 2020 | Caregiving, COVID19, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Health At Every Size, Hope, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers, Weight Stigma
In the midst of this worldwide pandemic there are so very many things we humans are worrying about that are very serious and can be life changing or ending. And then there are the minor things our “lizard brains” (the amygdala which keeps us safe, but... by Henry Becky | Mar 29, 2020 | Boundaries, Caregiving, COVID19, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Hope, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Simply watching or reading the news right now can raise anyone’s blood pressure and anxiety levels. Add to that being the family caregiver of someone with an eating disorder and it can spiral a person down into a dark place very quickly. It can decrease our capacity... 