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[quote=Anonymous]This is so hard. I’m sorry. I’m used to hearing about women with food/weight issues but reminder all people can struggle. Given this is a 70 lb weight gain since starting college (not say 10 or 15 lbs) and he is a young adult at 20: can you: gently casually remind he has a primary doctor annual visit he needs to schedule (just like everyone else in the family).) hoping he might hear something there that would inspire/help. Along with that have very casual asks of how’s everything going? What’s new? Because I believe depression/stress/something else is going on. If finances allow, can you get him to consider therapy at school or at home and pay for it/get it on insurance? Most of all - in those check in conversations nonverbally or verbally get across that you love him no matter what. You and dad are proud of him. He is valuable and the world is lucky to have him in it.

While I’ve only been someone who struggles with 10-20 pounds, one things my parents did right was never make me feel less than or directly call it out. I always felt loved so when I found myself back to healthy weight when i was ready I never resented them or it gave me a complex. I would not embarrass him in anyw way shape or form; at most buy healthy food for everyone when he was visiting. [/quote]

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