I'm 26, but i moved back in with my parents a couple of years ago as my Dad is ill and needs caring. Anyway.... my parents know that i'm in therapy for depression, and that i see a psychiatrist... they even offered to pay for private therapy at The Priory.
BUT
They have never ever mentioned my SI or ED. They have never said, or indicated that they know, but i'm 100% sure they do.
Last year i was taken into hospital for an overdose of laxatives.. my parents told the doctor i had troubles 'going' and made no suggestion there was anything more to it. They have seen my weight drop seriously low and same thing.. as if it's normal, almopst a refusal to acknowledge it in case it makes it worse.
My Mum and Dad have both quite obviously seen cuts on my wrists, but do not react at all. Not a twitch. It's as if they're looking at a cut-free wrist, or that it's completely normal.
They aren't 'oblivious' to my ED/SI.. more 'ignoring' them. I think it's either shame, guilt or just pure denial. Who knows.
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