Another challenge is when a mother requires needs to be hospitalized. Many women fear their children will be taken away and the fear of losing them is a great concern. Many women don't want and will refuse to be separated from their children to be hospitalized. Not all women have strong support systems and resources available and even when they do, sometimes there is a financial cost that cannot be met. Women with children are often left to suffer in silence with their eating disorder.
Single mothers have great difficulty as they lack the support and help that a spouse can bring.
Even when women have a spouse in the home, an eating disorder can bring much disruption and stress to a marriage. While many couples can pull through difficult times, many marriages can easily be destroyed. Having a child is a true blessing and is one of life's most amazing miracles. Being a parent is a hard and demanding job as well as one of the most important jobs in the world. As well as the challenges raising a family can bring, it can also enrich and fulfill our lives bringing us happiness and joy.