Could she have meant to say this was a heavy weight on her shoulders as opposed to burden?
I was anorexic as a teenager.I'm sure it was a burden on my family.As in a heavy weight on their shoulders.It has to be frustrating to watch your child slowly starve herself.I'm not sure I could handle it as well as you have.
Later Friend Briget
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