Parenting a Child with an Eating Disorder: What if They Refuse Treatment?

Recently I had the opportunity to speak with a few parents of kids who are struggling with eating disorders; there was a common thread in our discussion treatment resistance. These parents were dealing with family members who were digging in their heels and putting up a fight about getting help. Your child may fight you now, but hopefully one day they will thank you for doing the hard things, setting firm boundaries, and drawing the lines that saved them and set them free.