“Elisa’s weight was plummeting at a furious pace and we realised that we could no longer bear this alone. We also didn’t want to let her go or leave her alone in hospital, we knew what we didn’t want. She was so scared and her thinking was so disturbed. ASBL Empathie gave us the support and warmth we needed, in order to keep supporting Elisa, despite our feelings of desperation and helplessness. ‘Together’ we fought with her against her illness with support from the doctors, therapists, family, other girls with anorexia and their parents. It was the most terrible and tearful period in our lives but also a period of intense bonding and humility for life. We are so happy that things are better now.” C, Ghent