Holidays are hard on people with eating disorders; how you can support them

Food completely surrounds Thanksgiving, which makes it hard on people with an eating disorder and those in recovery. We spoke to one woman who said Thanksgiving brings an anxious feeling that builds as the day gets closer. While the conversation may be hard, experts say talking about it is how we’re able to learn and support one another. Gia Grimaldi is a Tampa native who battled an eating disorder for several years. She said she’s sharing her story to remind others in similar situations that they are not alone.