You’d think it would be easy to give a kid a drink of water. I guess it wasn’t for my mom. I remember being hungry and thirsty and getting no response.
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I am so sorry…very sad…
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That’s awful I’m sorry. I had under developed arm muscles so had a hard time getting my own milk or sweet tea so I had to ask for help a lot or I’d spill it and my mom and brother were happy to help
When I was a kid, and saw a half eaten cookie on the ground at school, I would pick it up and eat it. And it was so good I wanted more.
I really didn’t have access to treats, and wanted it that bad.
I was on meal tickets when I was at school but have got money now so can eat what I want.
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I was well fed, but stubborn - I used to keep food I didn’t like in my mouth, pretending to chew and swallow, until nobody watched, then spit it out.
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I did the same trick, put all the gross stuff in my mouth and go to the bathroom and flush it. I ended up malnutritioned and hospitalized around 6 yo. I refused to eat Vietnamese food as a child. Eventually they realized they had to make me separate meals like Mac and cheese and burgers to eat.
I was so stubborn. But now I love all different kinds of food.
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@Kxev , if your family was feeding you Vietnamese food, were you getting American food elsewhere?
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Yes starting pre-school around age 4 I was getting traditional American lunches and knew the difference. Also saw other kids on the bus with sweets and colorful cookies that I didn’t get to taste because their parents gave them packed treats and lunches.
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That must have been tough for you. I’m glad your parents decided to feed you what you’d eat eventually @Kxev
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Yes, after being malnutritioned they had no choice. Cause I refused to eat. It was very challenging. I was envious other kids got cookies with frosting on them. My sisters thought my mom was spoiling me by making me separate meals.
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I’m sorry you needed different treatment from your sisters that caused resentment. How is your relationship with them now?
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@PinCushion , I’m sorry you had such a hard life. I really hope you find inner peace. Have you ever tried writing letters that you just destroy afterwards that get all your thoughts and feelings out? Do you ever take time to notice positive things about yourself to help ease some of your pain?
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Yes, there was a bad dynamic. I was also the only boy (3rd child of 4), and they thought my mom treated me special cause I was a boy. Teased me for being a crybaby and called me the F word constantly growing up cause I liked dolls. Childhood was extremely difficult.
2 sisters I believe care about me. 1 sister, we haven’t spoken in 15 years. I’m 46. So its been a long time.
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I’m so sorry @Kxev . How awful. I’m really sorry
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Actually no - I’m in heavy psychotherapy for the past 3 years since I stopped working and I haven’t touched this topic yet. I do feel resentment. Thanks for encouraging me to share. I usually don’t feel this open.
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I’m glad you were able to let some of that out. I hope you continue to share with us.
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Definitely. I’m always so careful to the point paranoid about making posts. I feel better.
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I’m glad you feel better. 
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I mostly prepare a meal of pasta and meat balls with lots of stemed veggies. I rearly injoy tv dinners or take aways.
My reason for that is antipsychotic induced weight gain.