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When partners have different eating disorder recovery timelines and approaches

My husband recovered from bulimia years ago but I'm just starting treatment for binge eating disorder, and he's trying to be supportive but keeps giving me advice that worked for him that feels completely wrong for what I'm going through.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A couple is struggling to bridge the gap between different eating disorder experiences and recovery needs, with good intentions creating disconnection.

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