Ending the Silence
A Blog
Tips, Resources & Sibling Stories
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. ~Jane Goodall
My blog will not only explore a variety of topics surrounding eating disorders, but teach you, the reader, whether you are a sibling, a parent, educator and so on, lifestyle tips, resources, and ways to get involved. I will open the once closed doors to the siblings perspective of eating disorders though heart-felt, tear-filled, unedited interviews. It’s my hope that one blog post, or even all of them, help you in some way through the journey you are on.
Siblings, Eating Disorders & A Student Survey
This survey is being posted at the request of Lili, for her student project. The details are below. If you have any questions please contact Lili for further information. Hi, my name is Lili and I am a 17 [...]
Where Siblings Find Support
Where do siblings find support when their sister or brother has an eating disorder? Parents? Grandparents? Friends? Lili provides a raw look at what support worked for her, when she held back & how that didn't help. Lili wants [...]
The Sibling Role – Being A Young Carer
Learn more about the sibling role from the perspective of an older sister. Lili highlights what her role has been, some unexpected moments, and her surprise being called a young carer by her school.
Siblings, Eating Disorders, & Complex Emotions
Learn more about sibling emotions when a sister or brother has an eating disorder. Lili highlights the main emotions she experienced and explores what brought on each emotion. When siblings and parents have a better understanding of what their [...]
Sibling Experience Research Study
Posted at the request of the researcher - This research has received ethical approval from the psychology department at the University of Exeter. This work is supervised by Dr Janet Smithson, Senior Lecturer at the University of Exeter. Looking for [...]
Sofia’s Story: Why Siblings Need Education & Support
By Sofia Castellanos Can you tell me about you and your experience with your sister's ED? I am Sofia Castellanos. I am 13 years old, and in 7th grade. My identical twin sister was diagnosed with an ED at age [...]
Eating Disorders – Moms & A Sibling’s Journey
Eating Disorders - Moms & A Sibling's Journey It has been over a month since I attended two fantastic Eating Disorder Conferences in New York City. The International Conference for Eating Disorders and the F.E.A.S.T. of Knowledge Conference. It was [...]
Eating Disorders, Siblings & Boundaries When Leaving Home
What happens when you want to leave home and your sibling is ill with an eating disorder? How do you separate? How do you cope with the many feelings? Teaching boundaries, providing sibling support and helping them live a full [...]
Eating Disorders, Coping & The Sibling Role
When there is an eating disorder how do siblings cope? What is their role? How do they handle their own stress? Megan courageously talks about what it felt like to live with two sisters who suffer from Anorexia Nervosa. She [...]
Eating Disorders and Siblings: The Power of Validation
We all know the power of having our experience validated. Feeling heard. Belonging. Feeling you matter too. When a sibling has an eating disorder the family focus is directed toward their recovery! Sisters and brothers love their sibling. They want [...]
Eating Disorders – A Sister’s Journey
What's it like to watch your two sisters suffer from Anorexia Nervosa? After four years, Megan shares how at times, she felt every emotion and during others, she felt nothing. With a passion to help other siblings Megan openly shares [...]
Paraag Marathe – You Are Not Alone!
Paraag Marathe, the President of 49ers Enterprises & Executive VP of Football Operations lets siblings know ...You are not alone! Sibling Resources Sibling Survey - Kym and Bridget have teamed up to create a sibling survey to better understand the [...]
Paraag Marathe – Eating Disorders, Sibling Advocacy, Self Care & Boundaries
Paraag Marathe, the President of 49ers Enterprises & Executive VP of Football Operations shares his experiences as a brother to his sister Shilpa who was ill with anorexia. In this clip, he explores the importance of advocacy, self-care, and boundaries. [...]
Paraag Marathe – Loss & Sibling Support
Paraag Marathe, the President of 49ers Enterprises & Executive VP of Football Operations discusses loss and sibling support. Sibling Resources Kym and Bridget have teamed up to create a sibling survey to better understand the sibling experience and their needs. [...]
Paraag Marathe – Eating Disorders from a Brother’s Perspective
Paraag Marathe, the President of 49ers Enterprises, shares his experience as a younger brother to Shilpa, his sister who lost her battle to anorexia. In this video, he discusses the challenges of being a sibling and ways we can support [...]
Paraag Marathe – How Do We Help Siblings?
How do we support siblings of a sister or brother who has an eating disorder? Paraag Marathe, the President of 49ers Enterprises & Executive VP of Football Operations, opens up about his experience as a brother living with anorexia. In [...]
Demons, Suicide & Mental Health!
Three suicides. Three sad losses. My neighbor's family quietly removed furniture and posted a "for sale" on her lawn. People averted their eyes. Few spoke of the reason for her death. Despite the discomfort, there was a palpable sadness in [...]
Eating Disorders, A Sister’s Voice. Leah shares her experience, tools for siblings and parents, and provides HOPE for siblings.
A sister Voice - Sharing her story so other siblings have tools & understand they are not alone. Leah's younger sister Sarah developed an eating disorder around the age of 12 and died from complications on April 29, 2003. For [...]
Should Siblings Know About The Eating Disorder? A Candid and Honest Discussion Between A Sister & A Mom.
Despite how healthy or unhealthy the family prior to the eating disorder, there is a shakeup. As the health and safety needs of the sufferer are the number one priority, all the attention and energy are directed their way. However, over [...]
Kick Out Shame… The Eating Disorder Will Hate You!
If you’re a family member of someone who has an eating disorder you are all too familiar with shame. The word is overworked and often misused but the impact is real and profoundly corrosive. So, let’s begin by learning what [...]