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A little happy brag...

52 replies

StillMedusa · 22/01/2020 08:01

Exactly a year ago my dd1 was admitted to hospital with a bmi of 13, after her on and off 8 year battle with anorexia finally became too much.
My beautiful girl , still working (she's a junior doctor..yes they let them work looking like skeletons) til she was admitted, had a tough time.

But she's stubborn and with finally the right support and a lot of determination she started to recover, going back part time for a while. A couple of weeks ago she took exams which will enable her to enter her next stage of training.

Yesterday she got her results and has not only passed but passed in the top 5% of the UK, which as doctors are ranked, means she will get the training job she wants, and importantly be able to stay in the same area where her support is.
And she has maintained an acceptable BMI, recognised her triggers and accepted help with them, and she is WELL.

I am just so happy that she is on the path she wants to be on and that my lovely caring girl is finally well again and while there may be blips at times neither she nor I think she will ever let the eating disorder take control again.

I'm just so happy for her and so proud of her because it has taken her a lot of work to get this far!

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VittysCardigan · 22/01/2020 08:03

Fabulous news. You must be buzzing! And walking round with a huge smile on your face.

GroggyLegs · 22/01/2020 08:04

What wonderful news.
You must be so, so proud of your girl - and rightly so!

Wishing you both a bright & happy future.

EmpressJewel · 22/01/2020 08:06

What a lovely post. That's cheered up a dreary Wednesday morning for me.

Wintersnowdrop · 22/01/2020 08:09

Aw, lovely news. Well done to your dd1. What a stressful time for you. I hope she continues to flourish.

GiveHerHellFromUs · 22/01/2020 08:10

That's amazing. Well done to your DD and to you for being an incredible support.

Biscuitsandteaplease · 22/01/2020 08:11

So happy for you and DD, what a proud moment for you both Flowers

Pinkyyy · 22/01/2020 08:12

How truly amazing, I'm so pleased for the both of you!

Meltedicicle · 22/01/2020 08:13

Brilliant Smile

nobodyputsbabyinthecornor · 22/01/2020 08:13

That's brilliant news ! You must be so proud of your daughter . She sounds incredibly brave , determined & smart . Thanks for this lovely post x

DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 22/01/2020 08:14

Hooray! I am sending her a parmo in spirit.

OffTheShelfElf · 22/01/2020 08:15

Brilliant news, and a joy to read.

angstinabaggyjumper · 22/01/2020 08:16

LOvely news thanks for posting. Sending you smiles.

Notsure94 · 22/01/2020 08:17

You must be super proud. A worthy brag!

FairyBatman · 22/01/2020 08:17
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Riddo · 22/01/2020 08:20

That's excellent news, it's so cheering to read.

OddestSock · 22/01/2020 08:24

This is so lovely to read. Well done to your daughter, and well done to you :) you deserve to have a happy brag! xx

TheNavigator · 22/01/2020 08:26

That is wonderful news. Huge congratulations to your lovely, clever daughter and well done to you for your unstinting support. You should both feel very proud.

TanteRose · 22/01/2020 08:27

oh how lovely!
well done to her Flowers

Robs20 · 22/01/2020 08:27

Wonderful news! You must be very proud.

Redcliff · 22/01/2020 08:31

Amazing!

Justcheckingimnotmad · 22/01/2020 08:33

What a lovely post to start the day. She and you must be so proud, and rightly so. Congratulations to your daughter on her awesome results 💐💐

tinselvestsparklepants · 22/01/2020 08:36

What lovely news - for both of you. Thanks

legalissues · 22/01/2020 08:56

That is phenomenal news!
Congratulations to your dd and an un-MN hug for you Thanks

ShanghaiDiva · 22/01/2020 08:58

Wow - that is fabulous! Congratulations to your dd on everything she has achieved.

happymrsc · 22/01/2020 09:00

Fantastic! Congratulations to your daughter and may she continue being happy and healthy x