When Grace and her Mum felt completely alone, Beat was there for them.
As a mum, nothing could have prepared me for the heartbreak of watching my daughter Grace suffer from anorexia.
I felt like I was walking on eggshells every single day — not knowing what to say or do for the best. I was out of my depth, completely helpless. Trying so hard to stay strong for Grace. But I was scared.
And the hardest part? I didn’t know what to do.
There were countless nights spent awake wondering how we would get through another day. It was an incredibly lonely journey - I felt completely lost and isolated.
Eating disorders are mental illnesses — not weight disorders.
This is what misunderstanding looks like. And it has devastating consequences.
Watching your child become consumed by an illness you don’t understand is terrifying.
I had to fight for help — begging professionals to take Grace seriously.
Her hospital stay was the most frightening time of my life, I felt completely alone. No parent should have to go through that.
When we felt completely alone, Beat was there for us.
Their Helpline and online support gave us something we desperately needed — someone to keep us going during those dark days.
They helped us make sense of what was happening and how to support Grace.
Right now, 3.5 million children, young people and adults in the UK are likely living with an eating disorder — more than ever before.
And too many of them are going unseen, misunderstood, and unsupported.
That has to change. Your support will help Beat to be there for children and families like mine.
Thank you,
Sarah, Grace’s mum
Please act now. Your gift means we can help those who need support today, and work to answer the urgent questions that could help prevent eating disorders tomorrow.