Father kicks out girlfriend for “forcefully helping” daughter with eating disorder

Dealing with an eating disorder can be a tough journey, especially for a teenager. A father shares his experience with his daughter's ED and how his girlfriend's approach to helping her was doing more harm than good. Despite numerous warnings from doctors to avoid forcing her to eat, his girlfriend disregarded his advice and bombarded his daughter with questions about her meals, including the number of calories consumed. When confronted, the girlfriend refused to listen and continued with her forceful approach. The father had to make a difficult decision to kick her out for his daughter's wellbeing. Despite some family members advising him to be patient, the father knew that his daughter's health was at stake and he had to take action. It's important to understand that an eating disorder is a complex mental illness that requires a gentle approach and professional help. The father's decision was not easy, but it was necessary to ensure his daughter gets the support she needs. In the next section, we will take a look at some of the reactions from the online community.