Re: Supporting her with her anorexia. -
October 11th 2009, 06:25 PM
Jess,
I'm going to take a different approach to this than some people will. You are fifteen years old. You have things going on in your life and your own issues. You can't deal with what your sister is going through on top of your own stuff. I understand that you want to be there for her, but at the end of the day your mental health is more important than risking yourself to help your sister.
Your sister has got to do this. She doesn't have to do it alone, but she has to recover. Unfortunately, recovery is something that is mostly alone--well, it was for me and for a lot of people. You've got people standing behind you and helping you, but it is something that YOU have to do for YOU. You can't have someone else decide it for you. It's got to be what you want. If your sister doesn't want to get better, then there is nothing you can do. She's got to want it and she's got to be dedicated to trying to overcome this.
If your sister wants to talk and you simply can't hear it right then, let her know. Point her in the direction of someone who can help her. It'll be alright. <3
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