@thechildminderdiaries: A different post from me today! However, for ARFID Awareness day I wanted to share a little bit of our journey over the years! This is not the story for everyone, being supported, believed & having access to correct help varies hugely around the country and we feel so fortunate that we have access to the care that has helped our daughter. More awareness is needed to ensure all people with ARFID are supported in the correct manner! 🫶🏻❤️ #arfidawareness #arfidawarenessuk #arfidawarenessday
Can I ask if your daughter has ever been bothered by her appearance? My daughter has very bad sensory issues with food, she barely eats 😔 I had to fight for her to been seen by a dietitian, they discharged her there and then with no advice due to her not being under weight (she isn’t big she’s only a little dot). I spoke with a Sen lady regarding arfid and was told my daughter wouldn’t have it as she passed comments about her appearance 😖
2026-08-02 20:58:04
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Maddi :
I’m 18 I got an NG tube for the same reason I used to have a bit of a verity of a diet then I lost those safe foods bc they tasted different etc and I couldn’t tolerate the supplements I tried yogurts, milkshakes and juice ever since my ng tube has been placed I gained 1 safe food back which is dairy milk chocolate i even tried vanilla ice cream again and liked it so definitely less anxiety 🥰
2026-07-05 16:25:28
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digincoaching :
The thing she does with her hands in the pink sweatshirt is something I do as well. I find that most of us with Arfid do those hand gestures when we are having difficulty tolerating the food
2026-07-30 01:11:11
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CuppyCake :
thank you for telling her story and making so many other parents feel seen ❤️my 14 year old currently has an NG tube after being diagnosed with arfid and SMAS. she's finally starting to enjoy her safe foods again and is gaining weight back!
2026-08-03 06:09:23
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Miss Judy :
Eva is such a brave girl. Has she ever been to Occupational Therapy to work on food exploration?
2026-08-04 00:00:15
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BetterOffAutistic :
My feeding tube saved my life and allowed me to start eating/drinking again. ARFID is so hard and I wish feeding tubes were used sooner. It removed soooo much stress which was making healing impossible (for me)
2026-07-31 03:45:44
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toodles :
my daughter is 14 and I worry the NG will cause her to gag because she also has emetaphobia, did the NG cause gagging and discomfort in the throat?
2026-08-22 19:22:45
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mysterywater | first time mom :
poor thing 😭 she was in pain 😭
2026-07-30 05:27:18
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✌🏼 :
We’re just home from hospital where my 6yo got a peg feeding tube in, he can’t have NG tube for medical reasons. His is due to ARFID too, it’s so difficult isn’t it. All you wish for them is to be able to eat and enjoy childhood like everyone else. All the best to you and Eva, she’s gorgeous x
2026-07-05 11:51:36
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M@ry 🐝🌻🌞🏴 :
i am 55 yrs old and autistic my diet is also very very minimal, its hell for others but we, that has a limit is quite happy with our few bits we eat 😁
2026-07-05 17:29:19
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Samantha :
keep doing what your doing your both amazing my daughter is coming 17 and she has had the NG for almost 10 years waiting for the peg such amazing we lady and she has the biggest smile sending love till u both xx
2026-07-05 19:50:37
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ET :
Wow you have pretty much summed up life with my daughter .
Had her NG fitter a year ago .
Cant believe the difference this has made to us either .
were now waiting on a decision on a peg
Hope everything continues to go well . xxx
2026-07-05 12:55:47
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feew76 :
My wee boy has AFRID too. He stopped eating anything except paper ( he also has PICA) he's is surviving on cows milk and paediasure plus supplement milk! He's on the waiting last to be fitted with a PEG tube, he won't tolerate the MY tube. You're wee girl's story gives me and my wee boy hope!! Thank you ! 🤗🥰 xxx
2026-07-06 02:07:50
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African_Grey_Lady :
Continue to grow healthy Eva, what a journey you've been on. 🥰
2026-07-05 15:58:23
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Eéyore :
this is me with my 3 year old and dietician wont help me. I keep ringing and complaining xx
2026-07-05 19:59:57
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Thomo :
What a girl 🥰❤️endlessly proud of her! Xxx
2026-07-05 12:10:01
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Scarlett-rose Hammar :
Please help me with some advice for my daughter 💔 she’s 7 she’s struggling so bad that it’s effecting her sleep and education x
2026-07-10 21:59:52
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LaffySassy Sarah :
I’m thankful your concerns were taken seriously by your doctor. 🥰 My son struggles too. We thankfully haven’t gotten to NG tubes. Sending love and support.
2026-08-20 23:33:50
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laurenslosingit :
I have a 4year old who is going through this and luckly she is willing to try thing, but as she gets older this is my worry to well done for pushing forward 🥰
2026-08-08 15:17:08
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Elizabeth Moran :
Were 5 weeks now with Gpeg what difference on my 7year old .All the best beautiful girl ❤️🙏xxxx
2026-07-05 17:26:23
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Jules :
Man my son is like this. He didn't even have solid foods/ baby food until 10 months because he refused, as a toddler he ate blueberries and puffs, now at 10 he will eat pizza, fries, apples, strawberries, the occasional grilled cheese, and chips/goldfish. The other day he tried ice cream for the first time!
2026-09-01 22:10:16
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user2311.x :
I’m 19 and also tube fed for the same reasons and since having my ng tube I’ve become so much better at trying new foods!
2026-07-07 04:27:58
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northsea siren :
two of my children are like this, it's a massive battle no diagnosis sometimes they refuse to eat and other times they find a safe food then they go off it
2026-07-05 21:44:59
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Momma J I SAHM :
praying for many many blessings she's a beautiful girl 🙏
2026-07-09 13:38:38
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Dancing Through ARFID :
I love this post! 🥰
2026-07-24 13:15:42
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