Dear PTC, You babbled on about something important. And you didn't babble. I've never seen a post from you so grounded in realistic specifics and feelings. You needed help long before you got it. The nature of an eating disorder makes it difficult for the person with the eating disorder to recognize she needs help and difficult to ask for help because of shame and fear. Thank you for this comment, PTC. It's honest and presents a picture I believe many people - daughters and parents - can identify with. warm regards, Joanna