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Daysoni

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I have a close friend who I met at church. We've known each other for 3 years. It's been this last year that we've became closer. We are both dealing with an ED. We don't compare we talk to one another about it once and awhile ask what got you through this situation or just simply say this is a rough day will you just talk to me or come hang out. And are able to call each other on our times when we slip. It's nice to have some that knows what your going through and doesn't judge. You don't feel as though your an alien on this planet. So we were blown out of the water when the pastors wife who has not rerally been in touch with our lifes in a long time said that we should not be hanging out together because we have similiar issues. Why give the opinion if your not aware of were we are in our lives or with our ED? We have never been in competition with our ED. Only try to help each other out by listening. We both have doctors and counselors to listen to. We know that we are right with our relationships with God. We now that it could be stronger. Whose couldn't though? We feel that our relationship is a blessing from God and that if it weren't for him and each other we would not be were we are today. We are not willing to end our relationship. Is this right.
 

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I believe that you do need peopple that understand what you are going through around. When I was going through recovery I went to an eating disorder group for girls. Yes, there were counselors there and such, but often the group of us or just some of us would meet outside of the group room...this was actually encouraged by the counselors....so I dont see anything wrong with it as long as you aren't comparing them and using each other to find ways to be destructive together.
 
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Of course it is okay to have friends who share similar struggles. Scripture says we are to bear one another's burdens. Who better to do that, but someone who can empathize with your pain and temptations? I have friends from my treatment group that I call for encouragement, or to encourage them. They are not necessarily believers, but I am hoping that they will find Christ through my friendship with them.

We were not meant to go through this world alone, but with friends and companions who can help us through the rough spots.

Hugs,
Trish
 
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