I really don't want her to wind up fighting the same battle
Posted Nov 10 2008 7:42pm
A mom recently asked: How Can A Mom in Recovery Set a Good Example?
I told her I 'd ask the question of my readers:
"I've been dealing with body image and eating issues for the past 2 decades including a bout with bulimia when I was 17 (I'm now almost 32). Although it's been 14 years since I was able to break free from the worst of the unhealthy behavior, it's remained a struggle for me and I still consider myself "in recovery" rather than "cured". The times when I've felt most vulnerable to a relapse have been during the post-partum period when I'm trying to lose the pregnancy weight without crossing the line into unhealthy behavior.
I'm currently 8 mos pregnant with my 3rd and am really worried about how I can set a good example for my 6 year old DD. She's now aware enough to pick up on any negative messages I might send about food and weight. I really don't want her to wind up fighting the same battle I have.
Does anybody have suggestions for resources (aside from therapy which unfortunately isn't an option for me right now) to help me with this issue?"
I told her I 'd ask the question of my readers:
"I've been dealing with body image and eating issues for the past 2 decades including a bout with bulimia when I was 17 (I'm now almost 32). Although it's been 14 years since I was able to break free from the worst of the unhealthy behavior, it's remained a struggle for me and I still consider myself "in recovery" rather than "cured". The times when I've felt most vulnerable to a relapse have been during the post-partum period when I'm trying to lose the pregnancy weight without crossing the line into unhealthy behavior.
I'm currently 8 mos pregnant with my 3rd and am really worried about how I can set a good example for my 6 year old DD. She's now aware enough to pick up on any negative messages I might send about food and weight. I really don't want her to wind up fighting the same battle I have.
Does anybody have suggestions for resources (aside from therapy which unfortunately isn't an option for me right now) to help me with this issue?"