Hi! I’m Emily. I struggle with anorexia with purging. I have been battling this eating disorder for quite some time, and it’s becoming increasingly more severe. After lots of therapy and an intensive outpatient treatment program, I’m still struggling to make progress. I’m being told by a team of professionals that I need to be in a higher level of care. This would mean that I would need to be in a hospital setting for intense treatment for potentially up to 3 months. With my physical health declining, my team has become very concerned about this becoming a potential tragedy if I don’t do this treatment and try to recover.

I can’t continue to put this off and I want to get the help so I can be the best mom that I can be for my babies.

The issue with me going into treatment is that I will not be able to financially support my family while I’m away, and I need to be able to have these bills paid. This is the only thing holding me back from getting the help I need.

If anyone would be kind enough to help my children and me during this time, it would be greatly appreciated.

I hate reaching out for help, but I don’t know what else I can really do. Please, no negative comments. Thank you.