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Im sorry youre having such a tough time. If you are able to get help do it. Take care of yourself now so you can take care of your child. I know first hand that it can be hard to even be present when ur dealing with an eating disorder. It will be difficult but life will be so much better for both of you if you are feeling better and in a good place.
I'm not sure what the Emily program is but would they allow your daughter to go with you if it's an inpatient program? I know there are centers that allow mothers to bring their babies, but either way, it's important to get the help you need for yourself and you're insanely brave for seeking it out.
@Annika it is a program for eating disorders. It doesn’t sound like they allow children.
@Carrie i’m already almost completely enrolled in the program. It’s for my eating disorder. Without going into too much detail, I’ve gone below 100 pounds and I’m dangerously close to getting seriously sick and sent to the hospital. Because this keeps happening throughout my life, I decided to seek help. I decided that it wasn’t worth my daughter losing her mother at a young age. The only issue is all of my family is super busy. Nobody can help me with the baby. Since I can’t work, I don’t have any money. So I feel like I’m stuck in a position where I might have to just accept my fate.
What about the baby's father?
Perhaps a neighbor? If you're part of a church I'm sure another mother would be glad to assist!
How long is the Emily program? What state do you live in?
I started and I’m not sure how long it will be. But finding child care has been hard since I can’t work. I live in Spokane wa.
If you have no one to watch LO, is there a counseling you could do to help? Or a support group? Wanting help is the first step. I wish you all the luck in the world.