
West Sussex Mind | Supporting a sibling with an eating disorder: what…
When my twin sister, Katy, was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa at 13, I knew it would change the next chapter of her life. But I didn’t realise how much it would change mine too. Eating disorders don’t just affect the person struggling; they impact the whole family.
As a sibling, it’s normal to feel a mix of emotions: anger, confusion, sadness, even resentment. I often felt invisible, struggling to make sense of my role in the situation. Looking back, I wish I had understood that my feelings we...
As a sibling, it’s normal to feel a mix of emotions: anger, confusion, sadness, even resentment. I often felt invisible, struggling to make sense of my role in the situation. Looking back, I wish I had understood that my feelings we...