Without you ... I would not be still fighting
My Gems are the people who have stood by me over the years and continue to support me. They have given me space when I have needed, cared for me, encouraged me, distracted me and given me a reason to keep trying. I thank you for your perseverance and hope that I won't be a burden too much longer. But for now - keep distracting me, push me out of my comfort zone and just be 'there' like you have for so long.
K and Steve
I have treated you very badly at times, but never have you blamed me for what I have become. I know that it must be very hard having a daughter who is consumed and fixated on food and weight but please know that I truly wish this weren't the case. I have stopped you from doing a lot of things, which is an everlasting burden on me and something I will not forget. Thank you for not forcing me to do certain things and understanding that hospital is not the answer for me. I know many desperate parents would have locked me up a long time ago. I know you care about me and please know that I care about you too.
Bree Mullen
You are the most carefree and beautiful person. The ridiculous things that we have done together and the laughs we have shared will be with me forever. When I told you I was sick you never gave up, each time I was in hospital you visited and whenever I needed someone to talk to you were there. You are one of the few people who have been with me throughout this whole thing and I will be forever grateful. I can't imagine what it is like trying to stay positive around someone who is so ready to give up. You've made more of a difference than any fancy psychologist i've seen breezy. "When you start worrying about things and think you can't handle it - just think what would Bree do - just care less" I will never forget that one.
You are the most carefree and beautiful person. The ridiculous things that we have done together and the laughs we have shared will be with me forever. When I told you I was sick you never gave up, each time I was in hospital you visited and whenever I needed someone to talk to you were there. You are one of the few people who have been with me throughout this whole thing and I will be forever grateful. I can't imagine what it is like trying to stay positive around someone who is so ready to give up. You've made more of a difference than any fancy psychologist i've seen breezy. "When you start worrying about things and think you can't handle it - just think what would Bree do - just care less" I will never forget that one.
Riaan Jeffery
You have got the be the most controversial, yet the hardest working and most caring person I know. You have seen me at my worst, but never judged me and always encouraged me to pick myself up and get on with things. Your sense of humour mirrors mine and our values are similar thus why we get on so well. I honesty owe it to you Jeffers for keeping me going the past year, I was well and truly ready to give up, but you wouldn't let me. In all seriousness, I think we could write a bestselling book of the jokes and events that have happened at our medical centre. Never stop making me laugh and I look forward to pursuing our ambitions together in the near future.
You have got the be the most controversial, yet the hardest working and most caring person I know. You have seen me at my worst, but never judged me and always encouraged me to pick myself up and get on with things. Your sense of humour mirrors mine and our values are similar thus why we get on so well. I honesty owe it to you Jeffers for keeping me going the past year, I was well and truly ready to give up, but you wouldn't let me. In all seriousness, I think we could write a bestselling book of the jokes and events that have happened at our medical centre. Never stop making me laugh and I look forward to pursuing our ambitions together in the near future.
To all my other friends. Please don't think I do not appreciate
what you have done for me. I am so grateful for your support
and am lucky to have you in my life.
I encourage both eating disorder sufferers and family and friends to join the I Will Find My Way facebook group. It will let you know when something new is added to this site. But most importantly it will be a support network for people living with an eating disorder who no longer want to live that way.