I just thought I'd give you an update on how Ben (now aged 23) is getting on with life now that the eating disorder is well and truly behind him...
In June, Ben finished the teaching element of his Masters Degree and moved out of his shared student house and back into the family home.
Over the summer he's been busy writing up his MA dissertation which needs to be handed in to the university in early September. He's also been doing an intensive learner driver course and seems to be a 'natural' behind the wheel, although - so far - I haven't allowed him to drive my car!!!
In between all of this he's been seeing his friends and, by the sound of it, they seem to be having a whale of a time.
Plus, he's still cooking for us in the evenings. A mountain of amazing meals which bear little relation to the reduced calories/carbs/fat meals he was busy cooking eight years ago in the summer of 2009.
Then, in September, he begins a teacher training course.
Phew! He's a busy guy!
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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