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Well, I AM at my wits end tonight. My stepdaughter whom I've raised since age 11 has suffered form anexiroa for 7 years now. She has been in residential treatment, countless doctors, therapist, nutrientist, you name it we've tried it. She has had feeding tubes in the nose, and stomach during these 7 years, hospitalized etc...almost died. I have talked, done ALL I could, but I am used up!! She is in school, and is 23 years old. I have prayed, and prayed but I cannot stand being around her. I am contantanty gripping to my husband, Poor man, he is a wonderful man, but for the first few years he was in denial about her problem. I am 60 years old, and just do not know where to turn. Insurance WILL NOT pay for another in house, and we do not have the money to send her off. I fix her "meals" and freeze them. She now weighs 83 lbs. and has just been diagnosed with osterporsis. JUST great. She does not drive as she ran a red light about a year ago and put two people in the hospital. She lives in an effiency apt on campus and her classes are vitually out her front door. I love my husband more than anything, but she/this is tearing us apart. Oh yes, counseling we have had our fill. You know, it is good, but only works when one will listen. I HATE feeling like I do. There was a time that I loved her SO much. I still do, but I've had enough. I have two daughters from my first marriage that are in their thirties. They have become resentful, and even my best friend as they see how she is killing me. God help me. Her mother died from taking prescription drugs when she was 7. I do know that if she keeps this up, she will die. You CANNOT watch 24/7. I caught her draining her stomach feeding tube when she had it. I just fear that when she dies it will be the end of my marriage. Anyone out there with a thought for me? I know I sound so selfish, but if anyone has lived or is living this, PLEASE respond.

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