Hello, I have a really good friend who I've known for years. She has an 8 year old daughter who has always been incredibly skinny.
I met her and her daughter a couple of weeks ago, but the daughter looks skeletal. I know kids come in all different shapes and sizes, but honestly she looked ill. Her clothes were so unbelievably baggy, she couldn't keep her leggings up. Her eyes are sunken, she looks exhausted and her cheeks are drawn in.
I was shocked. But also I overheard a few people (strangers) discussing how skinny she was whilst we were out.
Friend has been approached by the school on a number of occasions saying it is becoming a bigger issue as daughter never finishes her meals, is not putting on weight. They said to her that they may need to refer daughter for help. (This was a couple of years ago now and friend has never mentioned anything else)
We had lunch out but young girl didn't want anything, my friend didn't say anything to encourage her.
I feel like if I were my friend I would be going to GP or school and asking for help. I'm concerned that my friend doesn't seem to be bothered. She is a fantastic mother by the way and her daughter is an absolute credit to her. But she looks unwell.
Can anyone think of any suggestions on how to broach this with her? Or would I be unreasonable to?
My concern is that little one needs a bit of help before this gets out of hand and becomes a bigger issue.
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PeopleWhoRun · 18/11/2019 23:17
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