*Names changed to protect identity
**Trigger warning: mentions of disordered eating
Sara Burke* knew she couldn’t eat all of the food on her plate as dishes were passed around her Thanksgiving table, but she didn’t want her family to worry about her not eating enough.
Burke went to therapy for her anorexia for two years. While she loves the holidays, they always brought the stress of having to face her eating disorder under the close eye of her family.
“Every single event — especially Thanksgiving — is based around food,” Burke said. “I have a family who’s very caring, but in the way that they’re always forcing you to get seconds or making comments about how much you’re eating or what you look like now.”
While the holidays are known for being a joyous time for feasting with family, it can be triggering and anxiety-inducing for those coping with eating disorders.
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