<div> My son is 4 years old… and he has never eaten.
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<div>Not a meal.
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<div>Not a snack.
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<div>Not even a bite like most children.
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<div>He goes to bed hungry.
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<div>He wakes up uncomfortable and doesn’t understand why.
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<div>He feels the exhaustion in his body… but he doesn’t know what’s causing it.
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<div>He doesn’t understand hunger —
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<div>he just lives in it.
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<div>While other parents worry about picky eating…
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<div>I am fighting for my child to learn how to eat at all.
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<div>No birthday cake.
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<div>No sitting down for meals.
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<div>No “just try it.”
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<div>Just a constant cycle of discomfort, confusion, and a body that isn’t getting what it needs.
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<div>We finally found a specialized feeding program that can help him —
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<div>a real chance for him to learn how to eat safely, to nourish his body, and to experience a normal life.
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<div>But it’s out of network.
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<div>Insurance will not cover it.
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<div>We are being asked to pay:
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<div>• $7,000 upfront just to start
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<div>• $2,750 per week
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<div>• Nearly $30,000 out of pocket
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<div>It’s overwhelming… and time matters.
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<div>Every night he goes to sleep hungry is another reminder that we can’t wait.
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<div>Every morning he wakes up uncomfortable, not understanding what his body is trying to tell him… it breaks my heart all over again.
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<div>As a parent, there is nothing harder than knowing exactly what your child needs… and not being able to reach it on your own.
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<div>I’m not asking for anything extra.
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<div>I just want my child to eat.
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<div>To feel full.
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<div>To have energy.
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<div>To grow, thrive, and just be a kid.
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<div>If you can donate, even a small amount, it truly means everything to us.
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<div>If you can’t, sharing this could help us reach someone who can.
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<div>Thank you for reading, for caring, and for helping me fight for my son  a family meal at the table.
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He’s Almost 4 and Has Never Eaten a Meal — Please Help

He’s Almost 4 and Has Never Eaten a Meal — Please Help

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