Phew, I am tired! Over the past few weeks I've been collating all the written information I've kept about Ben's journey into anorexia: around 24 months of info comprising forum posts, blogs, letters, notes, lists, emails, charts, etc etc.
Then I did a Timeline and put it all into date order. Next I edited all down into a basic narrative followed by a chapter breakdown with rough notes of what may go into each chapter.
Then there's the tone of voice to think about, and the approach. What I don't want to do is to over-sensationalise or over-dramatise it in any way. Yet, on the other hand, I don't want to do the complete opposite. Nor do I want to compromise Ben in any way although he is 100 per cent behind me.
Getting the first couple of chapters underway has been tiring but cathartic - a kind of 'exorcism', if you like.
But, knowing me, I'll edit and edit and edit again before I'm even vaguely happy with the result.
It's going to take a long time to write!
Want information on eating disorders in boys? Worried your son has an eating disorder? What are the signs of eating disorders in boys? In 2009 my 15-year-old son developed anorexia. Now aged 31 and with a MSc in Psychology he is recovered & working in mental health using his experiences to help others. I help to raise awareness of eating disorders in boys, point parents to helpful resources & talk about how eating disorders can traumatise families.
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