Ginger Duggar talks about her struggle with eating disorder
15 october 2026 в 06:02
Ginger Duggar shared memories of how she first told her older sister Jana about her struggle with an eating disorder. In a new episode of the podcast «Call Your Sister», - which was released on October 14, Ginger noted that she cried when she confessed to Jana, «I think I’m having a hard time with this because I don’t want to eat food that will make me fat».
Ginger, who is now 32 years old, recounted that she first reached out to Jana when she was a teenager and feeling anxious before a family conference. She remembered seeing a girl suffering from bulimia during one of their trips, which left a strong impression on her. «I looked at her and thought, 'Just stop it,' while I was avoiding food myself», - Ginger said.
After that conversation with Jana, Ginger decided to seek support from her mother, Michelle Duggar. She noted that Michelle approached her problem with understanding and shared her own experience of struggling with bulimia in her youth. «She said, 'Ginger, you shouldn’t avoid food because it will harm your body,'» Ginger added.
With her mother’s help, Ginger began documenting her meals using her phone, which helped her stay accountable for her eating. «I was one of the first to get a phone in the family, and Mom said, 'Text me when it’s time to eat and let me know what you’ve eaten,'» she shared.
If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you can visit the National Eating Disorders Association website or call their helpline at (866) 662−1235.
Ginger, who is now 32 years old, recounted that she first reached out to Jana when she was a teenager and feeling anxious before a family conference. She remembered seeing a girl suffering from bulimia during one of their trips, which left a strong impression on her. «I looked at her and thought, 'Just stop it,' while I was avoiding food myself», - Ginger said.
After that conversation with Jana, Ginger decided to seek support from her mother, Michelle Duggar. She noted that Michelle approached her problem with understanding and shared her own experience of struggling with bulimia in her youth. «She said, 'Ginger, you shouldn’t avoid food because it will harm your body,'» Ginger added.
With her mother’s help, Ginger began documenting her meals using her phone, which helped her stay accountable for her eating. «I was one of the first to get a phone in the family, and Mom said, 'Text me when it’s time to eat and let me know what you’ve eaten,'» she shared.
If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you can visit the National Eating Disorders Association website or call their helpline at (866) 662−1235.
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