Can I have a happy post?

[MedusaIsHavingABadHairDay]

Two years ago my DD1 went off to university to study medicine, excited and happy about the future, a healthy and confident 18 yr old.
A year later she was a 6 stone anorexic (at 5 ft 9 ) having been horrendously homesick, bullied in her halls of residence by a spectacularly nasty girl, anxious and in a terrible state. Despite this she had passed her exams.

The summer was unbelievably hard. Getting help for her (the NHS was fantastic I have to say) battling each day to bring her back to us and help her regain control of her life.. the anorexia was a result of her trying to hang on to some sort of control. Living with someone fighting anorexia is no fun and she put us through hell and back, but she hung on, we hung on and slowly she made progress. She made it back for her second year, moved out of halls, found real friends who supported her, continued with therapy, faced her own battle with coming to terms with her sexuality also and came out this feb as gay.

She returned home last month a healthy weight, (although she still struggles a bit with it mentally) happy, and with her old personality back. She also aced all her exams and is heading into her clinical year in september.

I am so proud of her. A year ago it looked like she would be too ill to continue, but she was determined to beat it, and she has. She also went to London Pride, and is starting to meet others in the gay community and is seeing someone:):)

I was so terrified for her.. seeing her disappear before my eyes, and so gutted to discover she had struggled with her own sexuality for years (both DH and I are totally supportive there..couldn't give a toss if our children are straight, gay whatever!) but she is BACK, in all her wicked, hilarious, sparky personality..and on track to make a fantastic doctor.

I am just so grateful....

[flow4]

I am happy for you :)

[FiftyShadesofViper]

Lovely news Medusa! I remember reading your posts when she came home fom uni after 1st year and I'm so pleased it is working out for you all.

[ByTheSea]

I'm really happy for your DD and your family! That is a wonderful accomplishment.

[mcfee]

There are no words expressive enough but it's all so fantastic. You must be so proud, well done her and when she looks back - well done you. So many parents would have reacted differently.

[ToryLovell]

Lovely post Medusa

[fairyfriend]

You sound like a wonderful mum. Well done x

[Brightspark1]

I really need to hear these 'come good in the end' stories at the moment. Well done to you and your daughter. She will probably be a better doctor as a result of her experiences and I wish her all the best.

[AlmostAHipster]

That's lovely to read!

[wrathomum]

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AND the sun is nearly shining here. :)

[Pagwatch]

That is fantastic.

Congratulations to both of you.

[twentyten]

That's fantastic.Well done to all of you.

[KneesoftheBee]

Wonderful news. You must be very proud of your DD but, also, well done you.

I was anorexic at the same age. You are right about her trying to hang on to some kind of control. My life was chaotic and the only thing I was good at controlling was the amount of food I ate.

[SecretSquirrels]

Well done to your DD

[Greenbed]

What a lovely story for a change congratulations.

[BackforGood]

It's lovely when people come and share the "We're come out the other side" stories. So often we post when we are in need of help or support, but actually there's little that's more encouraging than someone saying "hang in there, it can all work out".
Thanks Medusa

[fussychica]

Good to hear everything is working out. Great for your daughter that she has such supportive parents.

[eatyourveg]

what a brave daughter you have - you must be so proud

[Annunziata]

Wonderful! You must be so proud of her.

[NoComet]

An absolutely agree she'll make a much more understanding Doctor than someone who sailed through, school and med school, without a care.

[shabbapinkfrog]

Really amazing story - well done to your DD and to you. As the 'proud owner' of a 14year old DS4, who gets called many horrible names at High school, the kindest one being Geek, I can understand a small part of your story. Later today I will show him your thread and give him an extra hug. Really great thread xxx

[mumeeee]

Just read this. Well done to you and your DD she sounds an amazing young lady.

[threeteens]

What a wonderful and uplifting story.

You must be incredibly proud of your clever, clever girl who has survived being bullied, is well on the road to recovering from a horrible addictive illness and, despite all of this, has STILL aced all of her exams.

Your amazing girl is a survivor... No wonder you are bursting to share your joy.

Thank you for posting - I am sure that you will give comfort, strength and hope to others going through difficult times.

It must have been so hard for her and for you and your DH, but everything that she has been through and all of this suffering and struggle will help to make her a more compassionate and non-judgemental doctor. Her patients will be lucky to have her.

Very, very best wishes to you and her.