hi I’m a therapist some people come to me to break down severe childhood trauma some people come to me because their job is super stressful some people come to me because they’re worried all the time about stuff that they know they shouldn’t be worried about but they worry anyway some people come to me because they’re bad at focusing some people come to me because their mom said they should but they’re enjoying the experience anyway what i’m saying is there is no wrong time, reason, or explanation to come see a therapist. we’re ready for you.
You ever just, like, hear the way some women speak about/to their daughters about their eating habits/weight/appearance and you’re just like….oh no wonder she has low self esteem and an eating disorder? We had this mom come in with her 15 year old today at the gym and signed her up for a membership so she (and I quote) “will look good on vacation and won’t embarrass me on the beach”. 🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃
It really hurts my fucking heart hearing older women talk to their children like this. I developed bulimia at 15 and had anorexia/body dysmorphia from about 12. It always came from my older relatives telling me I’d end up too fat for a husband or I’d look like a whale on the beach. I see the beginnings of eating disorders every single week here. There’s at least 3 girls I know all under 16 here who have been hospitalized and are seeking treatment for anorexia. Please don’t project whatever hatred you have of your body into your children, can we please end this cycle
“With the right person, it feels simple. Even when it’s difficult it feels simple. Because you never question if it’s worth it. You know the answer is yes.”
