Rita Ferro Rodriguez is moved by the news that her nephew has “severe anorexia.”

DAfter much deliberation, Rita Ferro Rodriguez decided this Thursday to unveil her nephew’s story. Joao is a young teenager struggling with “severe anorexia” and asked his aunt to share her story in the hope of helping other boys and girls.

“I thought a lot before sharing this. And it’s obvious that if I do it, it’s not only with the consent of my nephew, but because he directly asked me to do it – because he believes that sharing what he is experiencing , can help other girls and boys boys – because there is still an opinion that anorexia is just a disease for girls. It is not, “- begins reading the post by Rita Ferro Rodriguez.

“My nephew is a very smart child, very sensitive, very sweet, very demanding of himself – maybe even too much – and he fights with all his might against severe anorexia,” he continues, suggesting that Joao is one of his “heroes” … and who adores him “like a son.”

“This is also one of my biggest concerns at the moment. He knows. This year has been challenging. For this family and for many others like us, ”emphasizes the presenter, who last year saw her son and husband undergo surgery. …

“No secrets. If you decide to listen to João Maria, please accept him only with love. He is a special person, so sensitive and handsome. Only accept it with love and hope. I love you, my dear nephew, ”he said,“ asks, adding to his words a set of photographs in which you can read João’s testimony in the first person.

Finally, a message to the TV channels: “You shouldn’t invite him to TV programs – researcher, because Joao’s only goal with this story of mine is to talk alone with patients and families who share the same pain.”

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