A visit to the farm market, the produce section, health food store. When she regains movement in her arms, a physical activity, tennis, or a martial arts school that has a family program, swimming at the Y.
Break the cycle.
Insecurities, inadequacy, negative and unhealthy emotions. Control.
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I used to complain when she would bake desserts and harp on her about it -- that "she" was making me fat and criticize her for baking so much. This was dumb of me in so many ways because she loves to bake as a way to stress relief for herself, because I could control myself (rather than her), and because the foods she makes are gestures of affection for us and the kids.
