You know, parents have an intuition for a reason.

If you ever feel like your child is getting worse or not receiving the right treatment, trust your gut and seek alternatives.

Many listeners have requested episodes focused on parents and families dealing with eating disorders. We usually address the issues from the perspective of those struggling or the clinicians working with them. But families need support too, right?

In our field, we often talk about "lived experience" versus "expert by experience." These are people who have directly dealt with eating disorders, either personally or within their families. Their insights are invaluable, yet they are often underrepresented in the conversation.

"If you feel like your kid is getting sicker, if you feel in your gut that your kid is getting bad treatment and they're only getting worse, find an alternative." - Rachelle Heinemann

"Parents have to be empowered. And the best way to do that is through education. And we believe that nobody should go through this journey by themselves." - Judy Krasna

"The idea isn't control. The idea is restoring someone to health. The idea is making sure that somebody recovers." - Judy Krasna

"If their kid's getting resentful, they're doing the right thing, they're doing a good job." - Judy Krasna

"There's no recovery without weight restoration. It just can't happen." - Judy Krasna

Judy can be reached at judy@feast-ed.org.

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