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Family of Origin Wounds and Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are often deeply connected to emotional injuries from childhood—what therapist Vienna Pharaon calls "origin wounds." These early experiences around worthiness, belonging, trust, and safety can shape our relationships with food and our bodies. Healing requires more than personal willpower; it calls for unpacking both family dynamics and broader systemic influences. Learn how recognizing and addressing these wounds can open the door to lasting recovery.

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