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A parent’s take on ARFID — real talk, support, and simple tips to help you feel less alone.

12/08/2025

Every ARFID parent has heard this, directly or indirectly.

But here’s the truth:

💛You are strong.
💜You are patient.
💛You fight battles no one sees.

Tag a parent who needs to hear this today.

11/08/2025

Safe foods keep children alive.

This isn’t spoiling – it’s survival.

If your kitchen feels like a safe-food zone, you’re not alone.

And you’re not “giving in”.

10/08/2025

It’s not a choice.

The question shouldn’t be “Why can’t they eat?” but “How can we help?”

Every ARFID parent knows: this is a brain–body response, not a parenting failure.

09/08/2025

“Just one bite” can feel like climbing a mountain.

This isn’t stubbornness – it’s fear.

ARFID makes food feel dangerous.

Have you heard this phrase? Share your experience in the comments.

08/08/2025

ARFID is not a phase.

Children don’t simply “grow out” of an eating disorder.

What they need is early help, support and a world that listens.

What’s one thing you wish people understood about ARFID?

07/08/2025

Strict rules don’t cure ARFID.

This isn’t bad behaviour. It’s an eating disorder.

Parenting a child with ARFID takes compassion, patience and understanding – not punishment.

If you’ve heard this before, you’re not alone. Comment “💛” below so others see you.

06/08/2025

Hunger doesn’t fix ARFID.

You can’t out-stubborn a brain that is terrified of food.

Today’s conversation is for every parent who has heard this and felt blamed.

You are doing an amazing job. 💛

Double tap if you’ve heard this before.

Share so someone else knows: ARFID is not solved by hunger.

05/08/2025

Avoiding lunch, building his world.

When food feels too much, Lego becomes the safe place.

This is ARFID. It’s not about choice, it’s about survival.

💜 We see you.
💜 We get it.
💜 You’re not alone.

04/08/2025

5, 4, 3, 2, 1…. 🚀

5️⃣ Intense sensory reactions
4️⃣ Fear of choking or vomiting
3️⃣ Stunted growth or nutrition
2️⃣ Distress around new foods
1️⃣ Reliance on limited “safe foods”

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
ARFID is real. Help is out there. 💛

📌 Share this with someone who needs to know.

03/08/2025

So angry 😤

“I wish people knew that I got so angry when they dismiss the stress of !!” 😩

📢 Fill in the blank. Speak your truth in the comments.

“I wish people knew that…”

The more we talk about ARFID, the more we break the silence around it.

Your voice could help another parent feel understood.

02/08/2025

OMG 😨

My child touched a new food without panic.

That’s a win. 🏆

In the world of ARFID, no progress is too small to celebrate.

👏 Drop your wins in the comments — we’re cheering for every single one.

Save this post for the tough days.

01/08/2025

We lost FRIES 🍟 😭

What’s one food your child used to love and now avoids completely?

We lost fries a while back and it was heartbreaking 💔

Share yours in the comments 💬

There’s no judgment here. Only understanding. 💛

Let’s share our stories and lift each other up. 💞

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