Eating Disorders

The symptoms are visible to most of the people involved.

Suggestions and treatment attempts are often temporarily successful.

 

These symptoms, though, often indicate the presence of a larger, unseen obstacle.

This news is dismaying to those involved, overwhelming, even in concept.

The function of the disorder is to mask a larger vulnerability.

 

Tread softly for tender feelings abound.

 

The availability of the person to face harsh issues is key.

When a person feels safe enough to expose a larger truth, this moment should be honored, treated respectfully.

It is a sign of courage.

There was a good reason to suppress information until the arena was safe.