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Dec 2017
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I'm Pro-Anorexia

Other People’s Lives
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A woman who runs a pro-anorexia blog explains why she embraces anorexia and what it's like being part of the "pro-ana" community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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