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"Dear Eating Disorder": Where does your Eating Disorder End and you Begin? (Part 1 of 4)
I think we need to talk. I’ve been wondering recently if you have my best interest in mind. I am nervous because you keep promising me things will get better, but we’ve been at this a while, and I am not seeing results. You promised me that I would be thin and toned...well, years ago. I actually feel more stuck and alone than ever before. You tell me that our work together is almost done and to not tell anyone else about you because they won’t understand our method. You whisper that you’re the only one who can help me reach my goals; that you can help me become who I’ve always wanted to be. I’m not sure who to trust…
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