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I received this message today from one of my dearest friends. She and her family are in a fight for her daughter's life. Many of us, even those close to the family, had no idea how serious her...

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I received this message today from one of my dearest friends. She and her family are in a fight for her daughter's life. Many of us, even those close to the family, had no idea how serious her illness had become.  I hope that you read Mani's message and feel drawn to donate. Any amount helps.

Dear Friends,

I am writing to you today about my daughter, Asia. Some of you are very intimately acquainted with Asia's situation, and some of you know nothing about it at this point. Here's the thing, Asia needs help of the lifesaving variety, and if you are included in this group it is either because I know that you know her and love her, or that your faith and good energy/prayers/thoughts are powerful, or that maybe, just maybe you have some connection to someone or something that may help her.

Asia has anorexia, and is in the fight for her life. We first noticed some issues with her when she was in 8th grade and took her to a therapist, which led to a psychiatrist, and so on. She was misdiagnosed, first with depression and anxiety disorder, then with bipolar disorder. Her father, sisters, and I all brought up concerns time and again about her weight and eating habits. Each doctor, nurse, and therapist we spoke with dismissed these concerns. They told us that when the meds kicked in and her mood stabilized, she would eat. Only she didn't eat.

What she did do was get thinner and thinner, more entrenched in body dysmorphia, more anxious, more depressed, more sick. Finally, after nearly two years, a couple of months ago her psychiatrist diagnosed her as having an eating disorder.

Asia is not just thin and in emotional pain, her health is in serious peril. She has a subtype of anorexia in which she not only starves herself, if she does eat, she purges. She has anxiety attacks, insomnia, her hair is thin and brittle, her nails pitted and peeling, lanugo grows on her cheeks, she has the classic "chipmunk cheeks" caused by thyroid malfunction due to the disorder, her arms and legs swell due to fluid retention, her pulse regularly registers between 40-50, and her blood pressure has been as low as 60/40. She suffers from hypothermia, her teeth are eroding from vomiting, and regularly has bouts of crushing chest pain and an irregular heartbeat.

Due to the severity of her illness, she requires around the clock supervision and her dad and I have worked together to make that happen. I lost my job after calling in so many times to take her to the doctor, therapist, grab her from school after she blacked out (she doesn't go at all now), etc... Neither of us can remember our last full night of sleep, because we are up so often checking on her, taking vitals, making her drinking electrolytes, etc... and because we are very afraid she will go into cardiac arrest in her sleep and we will find her dead.

She is fifteen years old. Right now, she is in a short term inpatient facility, her third such stay since April. They will release her tomorrow, even though she is in no shape to be home. The psychatrist there is wringing her hands. She told us last night that although she knows beyond a shadow of a doubt that Asia needs intensive residential treatment, our state insurance will not cover it until she has taken and "Failed" an intensive outpatient eating disorder program. She said, "I am afraid that if you ever want her to get better, you will just have to figure out how to pay out of pocket. If she were my daughter, I would skip the outpatient, fire her current psychiatrist and therapist, and get her somewhere that knows this disease."

Today I am going to be calling every single reputable eating disorder program in the country to beg them to take her on a payment plan until I find one that will work with us. In all likelihood, proper help will cost between $30,0000-75,000. I could care less about that, though it may influence whether or not they will allow us to make payments for many years.

If you wonder why we are not utlizing a facility in AZ, it is because they are sub-par, have terrible long term recovery rates, and anorexia has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness. My daughter has stated that she would rather die than eat. There are NO current treatment options that have great recovery rates after 3 of disease onset and we are on year two. The Maudsley Method, also known as FBT, has the highest adolescent recovery rate of all therapies for anorexia, at 60-80%. This is almost double the other modalities, which are not backed by strong clinical studies. So, Maudsley it is.

If you pray for her, think of her, know anyone who works in eating disorders who may have some ideas for our family, etc... I would be so grateful. She is a wonderful daughter, and I want her back. I want her to live.

Love,

Mani

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Updates

03/16/2013
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Today marks one full week since our return home. I still owe the UCSD Eating Disorder clinic close to $9, 000. I would pay them ten times that if I could. Every single person who worked with our family was stellar. During the discharge process they also located an FBT trained psychiatrist and psychologist. In our area for follow-up care. We met with the psychologist last week, and our second appointment is tomorrow. We feel like she will be a good fit for our family.

Overall, things have been going as well as could be expected since our return home. We are still in the phase of recovery that requires 24/7 supervision, so I am getting creative about how to work since my usual job, with its long and unpredictable hours is simply not an option at this time. Getting rid of an eating disorder is an awful lot like getting rid of an abusive partner. It is not enough to kick them out of the house and lock the door. It will look for any opportunity to worm its way back in. Give it an inch and it won't just take a mile. It won't be satisfied until you are enslaved, and eventually dead. E.D. is a persistent motherfucker. Given the boot, but we still see shadows.

I know I have said it over and over again, but once again I am offering you my thankful heart. We never would have come this far without you. The road is long and treacherous, but we are going to keep going for as long as it takes.

02/27/2013
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Good news abounds. This morning it was decided that tomorrow Asia will bump down from the 8 hour program to thethree hours a day program. This decision was made by her psychiatrist, personal therapist, family therapist, group therapists, nutritionist, Asia, and myself. I feel confident that she has a great team and that all of us reaching consensus on this is a great indicator that she is indeed ready.in fact, there were people involved in the decision who feel that she is ready to discharge and go home. We decided on this step down instead. Simply to see how she does with more time with just me monitoring her with a safety net still in place, and to give us time to find a therapist back home who is equipped to handle her follow up care. While no date has been set, in all likelihood we will only be here for another week or two.

I feel very optimistic and full of hope, but as my mentor who has been through this with her own daughter so wisely and gently reminded me, this does not mean we are done. It is more like the end of phase one. Our expenses will be slowing with this transition, but I am still a few thousand dollars behind on treatment payments, and the three hour program is a few hundred dollars a day. When we return home, she will still need to see both a psychiatrist and a therapist regularly, too. Your continued support through March while I re-establish my income and attempt to catch up on both treatment payments and living expenses would be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you so very much for all that you have done so far. You all have been instrumental in helping me save my daughter's life. You are heroic,  the lot of you, and I am forever grateful. I promise to pay you back by paying it forward.

02/19/2013
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It feels like a gross understatement to say that we are seeing huge progress. We have been here for just under a month, but we are lifetimes away from where we started. Asia has been eating all meals and snacks, and she has not purged since we arrived. She had a funny feeling yesterday morning, and it took her a moment to identify it. It turned out to be hunger. This is huge. She is feeling hunger for the first time in a very long t ime. Feelings of guilt and shame around food are vanishing. With weight restoration, her nourished brain is being restored to rational thought process. It is nothing short of miraculous to behold. It also turns out that I was right about bipolar disorder being a correct diagnosis. Under the care of an excellent psychiatric team, those meds have been ditched, and her moods and feelings are completely normal.  As the eating disorder recedes, I am seeing more and more of the daughter who slowly disappeared over the last couple of years. She is reclaiming her life, one day, one meal, one bite at a time. 

02/13/2013
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First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far. We would not be where we are without your generous support. So where are we? We are receiving treatment at one of the best eating disorder clinics in the country. Asia was inpatient for our first two days here to ensure medical stabilization. Then we attended a five day family intensive where we learned valuable skills to assist with her recovery. Now she is attending a six hour a day, six day a week intensive outpatient program. None of this would have been possible without your support. She is already making huge steps towards recovery, and is eating again, with much support and encouragement. For the first time since the onset of this disease, Asia has admitted that she has a problem and needs help to overcome it. This  is huge.

She has also expressed that she is afraid to go home to Phoenix, where she will not have this sort of care. She can see now that the people who were supposed to be helping her there were not, and she is angry about it. So are we. Right now we have enough money for about one more week of treatment. She needs an estimated eight more. The cost of  treatment is six hundred dollars a day, and that does not include hotel, transportation, and incidentals that occur, such as the trip to the hospital for labs that were needed yesterday.

We realize it is a lot to ask, and we would not, if the need was not so pressing. We are terrified of losing the amazing gains we have seen so far. At this time I am asking that you please help us see to it that the end of Asia's treatment is marked by her treatment team's belief that she is ready, not by our inability to keep paying for it. Thank you. With all that I hold sacred, I thank you.

02/13/2013
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First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far. We would not be where we are without your generous support. So where are we? We are receiving treatment at one of the best eating disorder clinics in the country. Asia was inpatient for our first two days here to ensure medical stabilization. Then we attended a five day family intensive where we learned valuable skills to assist with her recovery. Now she is attending a six hour a day, six day a week intensive outpatient program. None of this would have been possible without your support. She is already making huge steps towards recovery, and is eating again, with much support and encouragement. For the first time since the onset of this disease, Asia has admitted that she has a problem and needs help to overcome it. This  is huge.

She has also expressed that she is afraid to go home to Phoenix, where she will not have this sort of care. She can see now that the people who were supposed to be helping her there were not, and she is angry about it. So are we. Right now we have enough money for about one more week of treatment. She needs an estimated eight more. The cost of  treatment is six hundred dollars a day, and that does not include hotel, transportation, and incidentals that occur, such as the trip to the hospital for labs that were needed yesterday.

We realize it is a lot to ask, and we would not, if the need was not so pressing. We are terrified of losing the amazing gains we have seen so far. At this time I am asking that you please help us see to it that the end of Asia's treatment is marked by her treatment team's belief that she is ready, not by our inability to keep paying for it. Thank you. With all that I hold sacred, I thank you.

01/18/2013
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Ped appointment. 
Cardiologist referral for a Holter Monitor. 
Fax this.
Then call here.
Then double check.
Call back.
Lose sleep.
Take vitals.
Push fluids.
Pick up pieces.
Rub back.
Sweet words.
Love. Love. Love.
Repeat.
This is where we are.



01/16/2013
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After many hours of calling treatment facilities and asking two million questions, today I completed a phone intake and was given an appointment date. On February 5th Asia will receive an eight hour medical/psychological exam with one of the best eating disorder teams in the country. This day will cost approximately $4200, so you have already covered this part of her treatment. Thank you for that.

If this sounds like a ridiculous amount of money for an examination, please consider that eating disorders can affect every single body system. Teeth, throat, bones, stomach, intestines, heart, kidneys, the list goes on. The team of specialists will use the information from this day to ensure that Asia receives the proper medical care, in addition to addressing the disorder through the appropriate therapies. Talking about feelings and learning coping techniques, while import, won't matter much in the long run if she has underlying medical issues that are not caught and treated appropriately.

After that, we will be staying for an undetermined length of time, dependent upon what medical treatments she requires, and how she responds to therapy. It is going to be a long haul.

I am still awaiting a call-back from one other medical center that offers the same level of comprehensive care and may possibly be lower in cost. If it comes quickly enough, and they have an appointment for her at an early enough date, we may cancel the above and go that route, but time is of the essence. We had a really rough day today, and it is painfully clear that soon can't come soon enough.

01/13/2013
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After four short days, we have reached 11% of our fundraising goals. This is mindblowing. The power of love as a verb, community, strangers holding hands in a silent circle around a child so that when she falls she won't hit the ground, but the safe barrier of warm bodies is a miracle. I have always said that miracles look an awful lot like hard work, and that I don't need to fall back on celestial angels when there are so many right here on Earth. I find my divinity in people. You, each and every one of you, are in the process of saving a life. It requires heroic effort from a good many people to overcome an eating disorder, but blessedly, it seems that there is no short supply of heroes. As for the home front efforts, we have made it through four days of being home together after Asia's five day stay in a crisis inpatient center. We are helping her 24/7, loving her with everything we have. The treatment facility we originally chose still does not have an opening, so tomorrow morning I will be making calls to other facilities that have good reputations. Time is of the essence, and the clock is ticking. I will update again as soon as our next step is solidified. With deep gratitude, Mani

01/10/2013
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Please excuse the brief nature of this update, it has been a long day and I am pretty much exhausted on every level. After a lot of research and consideration, we decided upon a treatment facility we think will give Asia the best possible shot at recovery. Once we made this decision, I completed the phone screen/intake, and was told I would receive a phone call when a spot became available, and we would be told when to fly out. Being antsy and impatient from worry, I called them back this morning. Still no final word, but the gentleman I spoke with was very apologetic and told me he should know later in the afternoon or tomorrow morning. Even though it is hard to wait, I was glad that he could not give me a solid date. This is a sign that they are actually working with their patients until they are ready to leave, not kicking them out on a date they decided upon at admission. Yesterday we discussed payment options, and the way it works with this particular program is that you have to pay for the first week up front, and on the last day of that week, you pay for the next week, and so on. And on that front, I should be grateful that it is taking them a couple of days, because even if they are ready for her, we won't be ready for them until we have the money to cover that first week. I am so very grateful to each and every person who has contributed even a single dollar so far. You are, quite literally, my daughters' lifesavers. Those of you who could not donate but offered me your personal stories, love, or best wishes are my lifesavers. It all matters. Every single shared moment of love and empathy matters. There are people I have never even met who now hold eternal spots in my heart. There are no words of thanks that could possibly mean enough, so I am praying you all will just know how huge your gifts are to me and my family. As I wrote on my blog this morning, please do not comment on your donations, "It isn't much," because that isn't true. Regardless of dollar amount, you have given us everything.

Supporters

tanaya caim
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, March 28, 2013

sending more love than money. be strong, beautiful and brave girl. you can do this. you ARE doing this.


Sarah Wolfe
donated$50.00
Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Thinking of y'all. Much love from NJ.


Angel
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, March 13, 2013

It's the least I can do for such an awesome family.


Anonymous
donated$50.00
Friday, March 01, 2013


JJ
donated$200.00
Friday, March 01, 2013

Holding you all in Love and Light!


Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, February 28, 2013


Sue Schein
donated$35.00
Thursday, February 28, 2013

Thanks for working so hard, Asia and team.


Gaby
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, February 27, 2013

So pleased to hear of progress - I so wish I could donate more and perhaps by mid March Kirala-Pfister will be able to contribute a greater amount in celebration of your beautiful daughter's progress. Thank you for the updates and much love.


Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, February 21, 2013


Alice Smith
donated$100.00
Wednesday, February 20, 2013


Doreen & Jeff Bursey
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

I wish we could give more but this is all we can do for now


Susa + Alexis
donated$50.00
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

"So with a boundless heart should one cherish all living beings; radiating kindness over the entire world: spreading upwards to the skies, and downwards to the depths; outwards and unbounded." -Buddha Sending kindness, love, support to you, Asia. We haven't met, but I know how much courage it takes to change the heart and body and mind. What amazing skills you are learning. Bravo.


Beth Moonstone
donated$50.00
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Your daughter and your family are in my heart and in my thoughts. I will be sending love and light to all of you.


Anthony Grice
donated$15.00
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

I read about Asia's illness after visiting Jeanette LeBlanc's website 'peacelovefree.com'. I've had friends who went through similar experiences but not as bad as Asia's. I wish you all the very best and send you my love.


Anonymous
donated$25.00
Tuesday, February 19, 2013


The Pierce Family
donated$50.00
Monday, February 18, 2013


Carol Puri
donated$50.00
Sunday, February 17, 2013

Sending lots of love to you and Asia. (((Mani)))


Mary Ann Baul
donated$25.00
Saturday, February 16, 2013

May God's Love and Light bring your family and Asia peace, healing, and many blessings. You are in my prayers, Asia. You are deeply loved.


Amber
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, February 15, 2013


Tanya Grantham
donated$100.00
Friday, February 15, 2013


Kathy & Ryan
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, February 15, 2013

As a survivor of anorexia, Asia's story really tugs at my heart. I wish her and your entire family so much love and healing.


Elizabeth
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, February 14, 2013


Anonymous
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Thursday, February 14, 2013


Anonymous
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013


John Kues
donated$200.00
Wednesday, February 13, 2013


star voyager
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Thinking of you and your family mightily. Sending mighty healing thoughts and lots of peace. xo from across the country.


alissa & josh
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

All our best wishes to your family...


Mollie Bunis
donated$20.00
Wednesday, February 13, 2013


Anonymous
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013


mikhal
donated$100.00
Wednesday, February 13, 2013


Bree Militello
donated$5.00
Tuesday, February 12, 2013


Anonymous
donated$10.00
Tuesday, February 12, 2013

In my heart of hearts this would be a 1,000 times bigger. I do believe in a village though. Sarah Dallas


Naima
donated$30.00
Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Love and Healing being sent your way.


AE
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, February 12, 2013

I just stumbled upon your story today via Boho Girl and was so touched. Thinking of you, and your daughter. Wishing for the best care possible.


Anonymous
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Monday, February 11, 2013


Julia
donated$200.00
Saturday, February 09, 2013

praying for you! spreading the word too!


Rachel
donated$30.00
Thursday, February 07, 2013


Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, February 04, 2013

Sending healing thoughts your way!


Friend of a friend
donated$10.00
Monday, January 28, 2013

We know every little bit helps and wish we could give more... Best wishes and prayers for Asia and your family...


Beth
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Sending Asia hope, love and healing.


Darenna Rainsdon
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

My best energy to Asia. I never met her but I do know Hope and wish the best for your entire family.


Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Holding all of you in my heart.


Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Love and strength. All the best in your battle for your daughter's life.


Murray and Peggy Schwartz
donated$50.00
Wednesday, January 23, 2013


Anonymous
donated$10.00
Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Thinking of you and your daughter.


Anonymous
donated$100.00
Tuesday, January 22, 2013


Jan
donated$15.00
Tuesday, January 22, 2013


River, Aviva, Pearl
donated$50.00
Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Sending love and healing energy to Asia and her whole beautiful constellation. -R


Robin Sharples-Ray
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, January 21, 2013

Small donation to help Asia's fight. My heart goes out to you little one and your struggle. Praying for God's strength and courage for you and your family.


Nissa Drake
donated$20.00
Monday, January 21, 2013


Natalie G
donated$3.00
Monday, January 21, 2013

I too suffered from Anorexia for 3 years and I am 10 years post, and the complete opposite of what i was. I will pray for you every day!


Stevie Okelley
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, January 21, 2013


Nettie
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, January 20, 2013


pamela
donated$30.00
Sunday, January 20, 2013

Mani, you are an amazing mom and I am so inspired by your love. I wish I could give more and I will when I can.


Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, January 19, 2013


Friend of Jena's
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Saturday, January 19, 2013


Anonymous
donated$5.00
Saturday, January 19, 2013

LOVE


Tamara C
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, January 19, 2013

Asia, you area a beautiful, worthy person just because you were *born*. Thank you for giving us all an opportunity to help you see that. I have a coworker whose family is struggling like you, but at least they have insurance. This is my way of doing what I can for you, for her, and for everyone struggling.


Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, January 19, 2013


Lindsay B
donated$25.00
Friday, January 18, 2013

Sending you big love and hope. You are in my prayers.


Dana
donated$10.00
Friday, January 18, 2013


Sean Koller
donated$100.00
Friday, January 18, 2013

My mom shared this with me and I felt I should give to the cause to help you daughter as well. Our prayers are going up for you and your family


Sue Schein
donated$25.00
Friday, January 18, 2013

Hoping for the best, for all of you.


Friend of a Friend
donated$25.00
Friday, January 18, 2013


Andrea Q
donated$100.00
Friday, January 18, 2013

Love to all of you.


Andrea Mora
donated$30.00
Friday, January 18, 2013


Dee Romesburg
donated$20.00
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Blessings to you and your family. May all the Gods grant your daughter the strength to heal.


Dani Muns
donated$50.00
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Mani, you and Asia are in my thoughts as you endure this journey. I hope one day she can learn to love herself as much as you love her ... unconditionally and eternally.


Heather Shannon
donated$5.00
Thursday, January 17, 2013

I love you & will be sending energy her way & yours!!! <3


The Terra Family
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Dearest Canaday Family, You are being held in our thoughts and hearts. We all look forward to the day the Asia is well and healthy. It shall be!!! May this monetary gift be of some small help for our young friend Asia. Asia, you are cherished, don't you ever forget that! Wishing we were all living near you. Always we wish that but not so urgently as now! Hugs and kisses all around, The Terras


Anonymous
donated$100.00
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Your family is in my thoughts daily - wishing the best for Asia and all of you. Much love,


Laura Wingfield
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Followed the link from Bohogirl's blog. Sending healing thoughts and love x


Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Keeping Asia and your whole family in our thoughts for a complete recovery and peace to you all as you encounter and conquer the challenges of this illness!


Gretchen
donated$20.00
Thursday, January 17, 2013

(via Denise Andrade's blog. lifting you all to the light. xo)


Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Praying for your daughter, you and your family.


Anonymous
donated$100.00
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Hi, I came to your story through Denise Andrade's blog. I read your story on Friday, and every day since all I have been able to think about is your daughter and your family. My prayers and blessings are with you. I don't really have a lot of words of comfort or wisdom that hasn't already been said, but know your daughter and you and your family are being held in love. All of my best. Tina


Christa Gallopoulos
donated$50.00
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Seeing Asia whole, healthy and happy... love to you all.


Anonymous
donated$10.00
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Sending heartfelt prayers for all of you! I wish I could give more, but I will also spread the word.


Jamie Oh
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

<3


karen allen
donated$25.00
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Sending much strength and very best wishes to Asia and her family for her recovery.


Mariette
donated$10.00
Tuesday, January 15, 2013


Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

As a new mother of a wonderful daughter, my heart goes out to you even more strongly than it would have 4 months ago. I will keep you and your family in my good thoughts, and wish you guys the best of luck in seeing your daughter through her illness.


Amie B.
donated$25.00
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Mani, I'm sending lots of love and positive energy your way. I hope that you're soon able to find an excellent treatment facility for Asia. -Amie


Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, January 15, 2013


Erin McDonald
donated$20.00
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Love and prayers xo


Anonymous
donated$15.00
Tuesday, January 15, 2013


Joanna Woder
donated$25.00
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

You are fighting for your daughter. For my daughter. For you, and for me. Hood hope.


jen toal
donated$20.00
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

<3 i wish i could give more.


Anonymous
donated$50.00
Monday, January 14, 2013


A friend of a friend
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, January 14, 2013

Praying for your sweet family.


Anonymous
donated$25.00
Monday, January 14, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with you!


Indigo Carlton
donated$25.00
Monday, January 14, 2013

Sending Asia so much love. She is such a beautiful soul. And love to all of her family. And to all of those that know and love her.


Christie
donated$20.00
Monday, January 14, 2013

We don't know you personally but are sharing your journey with you as if it were our own family. Sending you our steadfast support and love.....


Kristin Case
donated$100.00
Monday, January 14, 2013


Anonymous
donated$150.00
Monday, January 14, 2013


Max Casey-Bolanos
donated$10.00
Sunday, January 13, 2013

Asia Hope you feel better and I hope you can get better soon. Max (age 11)


Antonia curry
donated$200.00
Sunday, January 13, 2013

Please know that you have complete strangers in Indiana who are keeping your family close to their heart. I wish for you much strength. We are sending healing and love your way. antonia, dmitri, anisa and ezra


Anonymous
donated$100.00
Sunday, January 13, 2013


Ashley Brooks
donated$20.00
Sunday, January 13, 2013

Good luck Asia and Mani, I am sending positive, healing energy your way.


Laura Bassi
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, January 13, 2013

may the healing forces of all the universe surround the lovely Asia and strenghten all of her family and friends now <3


Anonymous
donated$20.00
Sunday, January 13, 2013


Celina
donated$25.00
Sunday, January 13, 2013

xo


Anonymous
donated$20.00
Sunday, January 13, 2013

Warm loving wishes for Asia and your entire family in healing from this terrifying challenge...


Allison Tyler
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, January 12, 2013

So much love and prayers to you all.


Holly Lash
donated$20.00
Saturday, January 12, 2013

sending you and asia and your girls and your family so much love, prayer, strength, peace and healing. love, holly


Abby Knapp
donated$50.00
Saturday, January 12, 2013

Sending much love and light....


Anonymous
donated$10.00
Saturday, January 12, 2013


Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, January 12, 2013


Tracy olan
donated$10.00
Saturday, January 12, 2013

Sending prayers along too....xoxo


N Strong
donated$100.00
Saturday, January 12, 2013


Debra Corea
donated$50.00
Saturday, January 12, 2013

A friend shared your moving story on facebook. I was drawn in by Asia's plight and her name. 22 years ago I had wanted to name our newborn daughter Asia, but my husband preferred Anna. We compromised on Anastasia. She is doing well. May all daughters have the opportunity to be healthy and happy. May Asia be open to receiving the help, nourishment, love and peace that will support her healing. I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.


Sonja
donated$50.00
Saturday, January 12, 2013


Anonymous
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Saturday, January 12, 2013


Lisa
donated$20.00
Saturday, January 12, 2013

Sending SO much love, light, peace, and healing your way!! This darkness will not consume you. That, I know. The world has BIG PLANS for the Light that shines within your soul, dear Asia. {{hugs}} of Love & Solidarity from Kentucky :)


Heather
donated$10.00
Saturday, January 12, 2013


MONIQUE DOWDY
donated$20.00
Saturday, January 12, 2013

Dear Asia, We are praying for you and we look forward to seeing your art and hearing your music when you are able. Although we do not know you and you do not know us, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. ONE LOVE.


Vickii Gervais
donated$200.00
Saturday, January 12, 2013

Sending love most of all. But since love doesn't buy medical care, sending money too.


Anonymous
donated$20.00
Saturday, January 12, 2013


Anonymous
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Friday, January 11, 2013

Blessings to you and your family...


Melany Benoit-Jambazian
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Friday, January 11, 2013

I don't know you, but I have three young daughters (two of their births attended by Jen Hoeprich) and my heart breaks for your situation. I hope that your daughter and your family is able to get the help you all need for the healing to begin. Peace to you.


Anonymous
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Friday, January 11, 2013


Anita S.
donated$10.00
Friday, January 11, 2013


Debbie Green
donated$10.00
Friday, January 11, 2013

I'll be praying for Asia's recovery and well-being, and for her family too. I have a 15 year-old daughter who is lost also. She is a cutter and tried to kill herself last October. She is now living with my son and his wife. I'm praying that she too can get and stay well. My heart goes out to all of you during this time. Debbie


Anonymous
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Friday, January 11, 2013


Anonymous
donated$15.00
Friday, January 11, 2013

Blessings and healing to your daughter and family.


Jen Donley
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Friday, January 11, 2013


Amanda
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Friday, January 11, 2013

My heart is with your family!


Anonymous
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Friday, January 11, 2013


Jeannine
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Friday, January 11, 2013

Praying for all of you for healing and peace and strength! I came here from Denise' blog. Lots of love from Germany.


Tasia Markoff
donated$25.00
Friday, January 11, 2013


Anonymous
donated$30.00
Friday, January 11, 2013


Janae
donated$100.00
Friday, January 11, 2013

Blessings.


Anonymous
donated$20.00
Friday, January 11, 2013


C. Delia Mulrooney
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, January 11, 2013

Sending love & light to Asia, Mani & family...my heart is with you across the miles. Love, Delia xo


Anonymous
donated$10.00
Friday, January 11, 2013

It's not much, but I sincerely hope it helps. Sending love and light.


Anonymous
donated$100.00
Friday, January 11, 2013


Sue G
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Friday, January 11, 2013

Holding your family in the light. You are surrounded by so much love -- may it sustain you all through this.


denise & ck
donated$50.00
Friday, January 11, 2013

we love you.


Susannah Conway
donated$50.00
Friday, January 11, 2013

Thinking of you all x


Paulette Light
donated$25.00
Friday, January 11, 2013


Anonymous
donated$100.00
Friday, January 11, 2013

It is hard enough when your brain is fighting with you without finances getting in the way of possible help. I hope my donation can make a bit of a difference. I send my love.


Anonymous
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Friday, January 11, 2013

Much love to you and your daughter and family. I know you said not to comment on how little the payment is....I just really truly wish I could give more. I thought about some books I bought today when I was out running errands and now I wish I hadn't so that money could have gone to your daughter's treatment. Sending lots of love and prayers.


Anonymous
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Friday, January 11, 2013

take care of yourself too. sending you good vibes!


Anonymous
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Thursday, January 10, 2013


Anonymous
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Thursday, January 10, 2013


The Cates Family
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Thursday, January 10, 2013

Our thoughts are with you


Witches Brew
donated$100.00
Thursday, January 10, 2013

So much love to our sister witch, Mani, and her beautiful daughter Asia. We all encircle you with healing, love, and light. xoxo


April Uffens
donated$100.00
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Your sweet daughter will be in my prayers every night. I am so sorry you are going thru this, but know it is a journey each of you will understand on the other side. She is very blessed to have such caring parents and believe me when I say she knows it. Many blessings to your family will come of this horrible experience. You are loved by many, and even more than you know. Much love...April


Anonymous
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Thursday, January 10, 2013


Anonymous
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Thursday, January 10, 2013


Rita Arens
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Thursday, January 10, 2013

I had anorexia as a teen and have written a novel called THE OBVIOUS GAME describing what the disease feels like and dialogue for overcoming it. It will be out on February 7. I would be happy to send you an advanced reading digital copy if you will provide me with an email address. It might help you understand Asia's experience.


Anonymous
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Thursday, January 10, 2013


Cat & Aubrey
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Thursday, January 10, 2013

We want her to live, too, Mani. We're praying for your family.


jennifer and the beans
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Thursday, January 10, 2013

With love to you all.


Pam Hannam
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Thursday, January 10, 2013


Katrina Kenison Lewers
donated$100.00
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Sending love and light and heartfelt hope to Asia and all of those who are holding her on this journey. She is deeply loved and all that she has to offer is deeply needed, here, on this earth. May you be guided and supported, Asia.


Anonymous
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Thursday, January 10, 2013


Anonymous
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Thursday, January 10, 2013


Anonymous
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Thursday, January 10, 2013


Hannah and Caleb Ballantine
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Thursday, January 10, 2013

Dear Asia, We hope you get better soon so we can all meet and dance at your Mama's wedding to our Aunt Jena. We love you already and pray for your speedy recovery. With love, Hannah and Caleb Ballantine and their parents- Joanna and Clay


Shawna Kervin
donated$10.00
Thursday, January 10, 2013


Aviva Strong
donated$19.00
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Asia, PLEASE PLEASE PPPLLLEEEAAASSSEEE get better really soon, so we can be happy HEALTHY sisters. I know you can because you are an awesome, capable girl and everyone loves you. (my mom didn't tell me to say this.) :)


Hayley Egan
donated$10.00
Thursday, January 10, 2013


Maisha's Mom
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Mani and Asia, Thank you for letting us help. Please remember you are truly and deeply loved and FAITH can move mountain-like obstacles. Keep the faith dear ones. Belinda


Oni
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Thursday, January 10, 2013


Suzy and Kotah Moon
donated$25.00
Thursday, January 10, 2013

God's richest blessings on you and Asia.


Anonymous
donated$25.00
Thursday, January 10, 2013


Kathleen Cone
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Dan, Glen and I want your daughter to live.


Stacy de la Rosa
donated$10.00
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Loving you and wishing I could do more. May Asia get the help she needs. xo


Shannon Rizzo
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Holding you both in my thoughts, Shannon


Carenajoy
donated$111.00
Thursday, January 10, 2013

I have a sister who struggled with Bulimia for years. She is recovered now, and I am so grateful to have her in my life. This can be healed. Also, I am a mother to 3 young children, so mother to mother my heart aches for you. Sending you love and light.


melissa muirhead
donated$10.00
Thursday, January 10, 2013

I don't know you but I've seen your story on facebook via friends so sending love and light all the way from New Zealand. I have a daughter and your story cracks my heart open so I am just sending so much love to you all. Melissa xx


Emily in Modesto
donated$25.00
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Mani: I'm sending out prayers and healthy thoughts from California. Asia will be in my thoughts.


Amy Tingle Williamson
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Dear Mani and Asia. I don't have words to help. I don't have wisdom. I don't have much but compassion and understanding for what you are going through--for the epic battles you are facing, for the strength and courage you will need to care for yourselves. Please know how many people are out here rooting for a win. Please know you both (and your whole family) are loved and prayed for and thought about by so many, friends and strangers alike. Asia, your life is incredibly valuable. Your family is so blessed to have you. Your story has touched us all. And it teaches us constantly to be brave in all things. Be brave.


Deb Schwedhelm
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Together, we will do this. Love you Mani!!


Erin Darcy
donated$10.00
Thursday, January 10, 2013

I know that every little bit counts... Let's get your daughter back. Loving you so so very much mama.


Jodi Cosper
donated$50.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Stay strong, momma bear! <3 Sending love & healing...


Anonymous
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Wednesday, January 09, 2013


Anonymous
donated$25.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Sending my prayers


Cognosco
donated$25.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013


Baltzells
donated$20.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

We will do more as we can. Love to you all.


Another mama
donated$25.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013


Anonymous
donated$150.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013


Shalet Abraham
donated$25.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Here through Jessamyn Turgesen. Wishing you health, peace and love. xo.


Lis
donated$100.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Because I love you.


Anonymous
donated$40.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Praying for healing and health.


Kate
donated$100.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

My child needed help and support last year. I hope it will work out for Asia.


Renae Cobb
donated$100.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Praying you are able to get her the help she needs.


Meg Casey
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Dear Mani and family- I am a friend of Jena's. I don't have much but I am giving what I can because if we don't have one another in community, we don't have anything. Your baby girl Asia belongs to this world and needs to be here and it is my honor to give what I can in the hopes that this small gift attracts more and more and she gets what she needs. Holding you all in the light. With much love and gratitude Meg


Jen Bass
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Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Wish I had more to give...will keep your daughter and your family in my thoughts...xo


Michelle Hottya
donated$50.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

My heart is with you. I will give more when I can.


Noelia
donated$20.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

I can't give much, but I want to help. I hope you get the help your daughter needs.


Jake and Laura Pierce
donated$100.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

We will try to do more soon. We had no idea you were going through this struggle. Please let me know if there is anything we can do in addition to the donation.


Jen
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Wednesday, January 09, 2013


Shannon Doan
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Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Sending love and light, and praying for Asia and her family.


Rose
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Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Love to you and your sweet daughter, Mani.


Anonymous
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Wednesday, January 09, 2013


Anonymous
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Wednesday, January 09, 2013


Victoria
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Wednesday, January 09, 2013

I hope you are able to get Your daughter the help she needs.


Karen
donated$100.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Mani, I know you from SAH-AP, and have read your blog(s) for years. My daughter has also struggled with eating issues, and I know how scary it can be. I hope with all my heart that you and Asia come through this. I wish I could do more. Karen


AnnMarie Buldo Genneken
donated$25.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

I will keep your family in my prayers. I hope your daughter is able to get the treatment she needs and she gets better soon.


Renee Zukin
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Sending love and healing thoughts to you and your family.


Elizabeth Girard
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

I am praying hard for you, your family, and especially your lovely Asia.


dar
donated$50.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

i love you. i wish i could give more in this exact moment in time, more love, more money, more understanding, more compassion, more hope, more prayer, more light. i wish i could lay the entire amount needed so that you had one less worry, one less thing to think about. i love you. my entire being knows that you and her and everyone involved in your family will get to the other side of this because i believe in the collective power of love. and i was diagnosed with anorexia when i was 15 and it was a struggle and i got good care and treatment. and while i still struggle and likely will my entire life ... i am healthy. and i worked through so much of the underlying causes. and i know what the other side of things look like, for everyone. and so my hope is large and my love is true.


amanda m
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Wednesday, January 09, 2013


Andrea Bolz Hilwig
donated$20.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

I hope your daughter will get better and fight this! Stay strong!


E, M and D
donated$5.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

For now this is what we give but more will come~


a mama
donated$10.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013


Friend of Leigh Steele
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Because Leigh loves you, I love you. My best wishes for your daughter's recovery.


Miv London
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Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Sending love and prayers....


Sarah Wolfe
donated$50.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

I "know" you through Jena-- all kinds of prayers, love, light + wishes for swift healing coming at you!


Stephanie
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

<3


Janet
donated$25.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013


Mama Been
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

As a mama myself, I know how important it is that the village come together to hold one another in times of need, in every way possible. I am giving what I have right now. I am so blessed by you and your family's presence, even though we have never hugged, and I am holding you in this.


Carol Puri
donated$50.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Sending love from my family to yours, Mani.


Miki DeVivo
donated$100.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Sending much love.


Kewal
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Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Sending love and prayers and reiki to you all.


Anonymous
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Wednesday, January 09, 2013


Jen Hoeprich
donated$100.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Mani, thank you for sharing with us and reaching out! My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. Sending lots of love...


Blue Russ
donated$20.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013


Sharón Friedner
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Wednesday, January 09, 2013


Anonymous
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Wednesday, January 09, 2013

I know your daughter will survive this. Fight the good fight...you are supported by many.


Anonymous
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Wednesday, January 09, 2013


Anonymous
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Wednesday, January 09, 2013


Anonymous
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Wednesday, January 09, 2013


Anonymous
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Wednesday, January 09, 2013


jen gray
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Wednesday, January 09, 2013


Friend of Miki
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Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Wishing you all health and strength.


Kerri
donated$50.00
Tuesday, January 08, 2013

I will give more as I can. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. XOXO


michelle madden smith
donated$50.00
Tuesday, January 08, 2013

after a brief bout in my teens, i suffered from anorexia in my twenties. hospitalized twice and finally "passed" an out-patient program... i know how your daughter feels and i know how i feel now that i am healed. my life and health are worth EVERYTHING to me...and i am grateful for the care i received then. you are all in my heart...(a friend of latisha guthrie's).

Comments

JoLynne
My heart goes out to your family. I am so sorry that you face such struggles. I personally do not have an eating disorder, but have had friends that do. I have an auto-immune disease that has been a fight for my life since day one. It took a few years to get my diagnosis and treatment correct. My disease affects my day-to-day life. With that said, my parents and I decided to "invest in my future" by applying for Social Security/Disability. I'm currently waiting for a court date. I don't know if that is something that may be helpful, but perhaps that may be a possibility of something to look into. I know for me, if granted the award from the government, I will be covered by health insurance and can receive a certain amount of income a month to help cover extra costs. It does take a good year to get a court date. For myself, I can relapse at any time, I will always be covered. I chose the company Binder and Binder. I have been praying for your family and for healing for your sweet girl. If you have any questions about social security you can e-mail me at a.beautiful.soul.89@gmail.com Stay strong, God's light is forever shining on you and your beautiful family.
James
I'm sorry to say that I don't have a credit card, and thus can't donate what I can. I hope that Asia may look at the sky one day, and see only the beginning of all there is to live for. Look at plants and see how much life there is in the world. And enjoy a full stomach as a farmilar and welcome sensation, and not a stretching that happens when one's stuffed or hasn't eaten in a while. Love from Canada.
Rika
I just hope the best for your family.. I HATE eating disorders and what they do to teenagers and their friends and family. Its great that you can get funding through this page and still it makes me shiver about the health care system in your country. It would be so much better if you had a proper health insurance situation like we in Europe do cause that takes the financial pressure away from the families in most cases&makes them focus on whats really important. All the best for your girl.. her sisters and you as parents.
Christa Gallopoulos
I've shared this via my blog - feel free to spread it anywhere you'd like. As Jena commented, we are a collective... blessings to Asia and all... http://www.carryitforward.com/a-dollar-a-prayer-and-a-barnraising-2/
Leah Cotton
Hello, I am a 30 year old female. I was diagnosed with the same type of anorexia your daughter has at age 13. I didn't even begin to recover for at least 5 years. I was hospitalized 4 times, spent a year at The Children's Hospital in Denver, Colorado (very good program for girls who are medically unstable and at high risk for heart problems, which I also had) and I also spent a few months at Center For Change in Orem, Utah. Like you, my mother and father were literally exhausted mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and financially as they tried to save my life. I did not want to eat and I was very good at making sure I got away with anything I possibly could to keep food out of my body. I don't remember some of it, but the feelings I do remember are horrible, lonely, painful and incredibly angry. There was so much work to be done. It took a long time. My parents eventually had to sue our HMO (for cutting my care off) and actually won which was unprecedented at the time. If there is any way I can be a resource to you, even if you just want to talk to someone that survived this nightmare, please feel free to contact me anytime. I will be praying for your daughter. Be strong. We do survive. Don't ever give up on her. I am now 10 years recovered, happy, fairly successful and expecting my first baby in August. I was told my health problems would prevent me from ever having kids but God had a plan for me. He has one for you too. Much love, Leah Cotton 760-877-8918 Leahflygrl@gmail.com
Gal
This might be helpful: The law firm of Kantor and Kantor (http://www.kantorlaw.net/) fights to get insurance companies to cover eating disorders treatment, along with other medical treatments. I got this information from a friend who runs an amazing organization called The Body Positive (www.thebodypositive.com). My heart reaches out to your daughter and to all of you.
renee z
i came to this from denise andrade's blog. i am a recovered anorexic. i am also a therapist. in addition to Maudsley, consider DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy). the method's success with adolescents who self-harm or suffer from anorexia has been remarkable, but there are few well trained practitioners. i'll put the word out to my colleagues here in san diego and ask if there are any treatment centers they recommend. in the meantime, if you need an objective, experienced, empathetic ear, or if you have questions about the disorder, or if you just want someone who understands to listen, please ask denise for my email (i'm not sure if she has it, but her husband definitely does). i'm sending all the juju i can to your daughter and your family.
Lisa Larkins
I know you have this plan, but I'd like to give you another option in case the funds can't be met. Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville, TN has a successful program. I was treated there as a teen when not much was known about anorexia. Many people I know have gone on to have long term success there. One of the best benefits is that Vandy will help with financial assistance. The hospital also provide housing for parents. It's worth looking into. Praying for y'all.
msv
praying now for Yahweh to continue to prepare the way for your daughter's healing, and rebuke the dark energy vying for her beautiful mind & body; DECLARING ALL GOOD THINGS to take root in her belief of self, replacing all the former burden, BELIEVING RESTORATION & RENEWAL for daughter and family, in Yeshua's name...brave warrior mama, prayer of GREAT renewal and joy for you as you figjt. I long so, to match these mighty prayers with tender ($), but until then..know you are nOt alone IN SPIRIT. KEEP FAITH, KEEP FAITH, KEEP HOPE. xo
Janel
You may have already received this info, however here it is again. Denver has a ED program through Children's Hospital Colorado. It is a very large program and they are a top 10 ranked facility for pediatrics. Their adolescent program is pretty extensive, people come from all over the US. Their number is 720-777-1234. Ask for the Gary Pavilion. There may even be some assistance programs available to her as well. I hope you find the right program to help Asia find her way to healing and self love.
Janel
You may have already received this info, however here it is again. Denver has a ED program through Children's Hospital Colorado. It is a very large program and they are a top 10 ranked facility for pediatrics. Their adolescent program is pretty extensive, people come from all over the US. Their number is 720-777-1234. Ask for the Gary Pavilion. There may even be some assistance programs available to her as well. I hope you find the right program to help Asia find her way to healing and self love.
Hopethishelps
There is a website called Something Fishy that is specifically for eating disorders. They have a family support forum for you and they have a forum for people who suffer from eating disorders to post. It may help your daughter to be able to talk to others who have been in her shoes. The site does not allow numbers or food lists and it is a supportive forum. I have been part of it for a few years and it has helped me immensely. Other than letting her post on SomethingFishy, you should limit her internet access because there are so many Thinspiration and pro anorexia sites. You may already do this and I'm not trying to make you feel ignorant, but many parents don't know about this. Treatment centers can often reduce their fees if you let them know insurance will not help you pay for it.
Julia
Okay so I'm thinking that : my school always does fundraisers/collections/community service projects for different events/causes, I will talk to some of my teachers and see what we can do! Its an all girls catholic school, so we can all definitely pray for your daughter and family at the very least! My heart broke reading this, Im praying for you all!
Swiss Miss
If you are open to try something different, I recommend also taking Asia to a highly qualified hypnotist. Someone who might be able to help her see the 'root' of the situation she is currently going through.....hopefully bringing understanding and most importantly healing. Wishing you all healing http://www.soultherapies.com/
wkb
you may want to contact overeaters anonymous. they help anorexics and bulimics recover as well. And they know of many resources. I pray you have the best of outcomes.
Anony-moose
A friend of mine in an online group posted a link to your page. If you haven't checked into this program already, perhaps call these folks: http://www.emilyprogram.com. It would be quite a trek from AZ, but if they can save your daughter it would be worth it.
Withheld
Mani, I read this and cry for you. I cannot send money, but I want you to know that you are not alone. My wife has been suffering with ED for a long time. She was hospitalized at Asia's age and nearly died. That was 20 years ago. She has had good times and very bad times. We have two beautiful children, and a strong marriage for 14 years. She was nearly hospitalized again 3 years ago. She is physically healthy and planning to run the Boston Marathon this spring. It is a roller coaster. I love her so much. They say that whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger, I must be an emotional Goliath. But as I read what you are going through right now, I sit at my desk and cry on my paperwork. I hope you find the right people to support you and her at this time, and at all of the other times. I hope you find the strength to get through anything that comes. Love her selflessly. But get support for yourself too. Never say anything hurtful to her. She is saying so many hurtful things to herself already. She is listening to another voice in her head that is nasty and only lies to her. Tell her that that voice hates her and is wrong. I pray that you can find the resources to send her to this program. Don't give up.
Withheld
Mani, I read this and cry for you. I cannot send money, but I want you to know that you are not alone. My wife has been suffering with ED for a long time. She was hospitalized at Asia's age and nearly died. That was 20 years ago. She has had good times and very bad times. We have two beautiful children, and a strong marriage for 14 years. She was nearly hospitalized again 3 years ago. She is physically healthy and planning to run the Boston Marathon this spring. It is a roller coaster. I love her so much. They say that whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger, I must be an emotional Goliath. But as I read what you are going through right now, I sit at my desk and cry on my paperwork. I hope you find the right people to support you and her at this time, and at all of the other times. I hope you find the strength to get through anything that comes. Love her selflessly. But get support for yourself too. Never say anything hurtful to her. She is saying so many hurtful things to herself already. She is listening to another voice in her head that is nasty and only lies to her. Tell her that that voice hates her and is wrong. I pray that you can find the resources to send her to this program. Don't give up.
Kristan Landry
Hi Mani, Just read about your daughter. If I can help in any way, please contact me. It sounds like you have had a good number of "professionals", but I specialized in working with ED's while I was practicing. Very scary situation - and I totally agree with your assessment of tx in Az!
Kristin H.
Oh how my heart aches for you, and for your daughter. A friend sent me your site a bit ago via facebook. I know you don't know me from Adam, and unfortunately, I don't have anything financial I can give right now. However, I wanted to reach out and offer any emotional support I can. I'm a year and a half into recovery from anorexia after nearly 15 years of wrestling with Minerva (my name for my ED). The disorder is brutal and the recovery is incredibly hard, but support is absolutely critical. I'm so glad you are reaching out to the greater community for help. Asia may not see it now, but as she recovers and regains her sense of self, I would be willing to bet she will see how much she is loved. Please know that I am happy to support your family however I can. I will be holding Asia and everyone who loves her in the light. I'm happy to lend support via email if you feel comfortable with that. If she ends up at Tapestry in Brevard NC, please feel free to contact me and I will lend whatever support I can face to face. much love to you, Kristin specialneedsadvocate@gmail.com
April Bennett
Hello there sweet family. I am hopeful that I can give next week sometime. I got here through Jena's FB page for Don't Miss This. I just wanted to offer, from my background as a psychotherapist (I am not currently practicing), that it is often helpful to see this condition as a dissociative condition. When I was practicing, not many people treated it that way, but those who did found it enormously helpful. So the goal, if you look at it as an issue of dissociation, becomes integration and validation. In particular, it might be helpful to remember that this "other self" who your daughter dissociates into when she is starving and purging -- this other self is like her best friend, and deserves the respect that a best friend gets. The goal is not to get rid of the best friend or shut her out, but learn that her advice is just not always appropriate. To appreciate the best friend's comfort and caring, but not take her advice, and put her in perspective. Treating the condition as you would treat a wayward best friend is an easier way in to your daughter's neural pathways around self-comforting. I am NOT an expert in this field, but have worked with experts who treated in this way. And of course, the medical is the most important right now. But as you are making your way through these days and weeks between treatment facilities, perhaps this concept can help in your day-to-day interactions. And if I am repeating what you already know, please forgive. All my compassion and heart to you now, April (Jena has my email if you'd like to chat further)
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