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She discusses her history of anorexia with raw vulnerability, illustrating how societal and familial pressures fueled her obsession. Her mother’s constant comments about being fat, combined with her own desire for love and acceptance, drove her to extreme dieting and exercise. Her telling analogy compares her illness to cancer—an invasion of her body by an external "demon"—which she learned to disassociate from her identity. Through therapy, meditation, and understanding, she's managed to combat these demons, but she recognizes that the scars remain. Her journey exemplifies resilience and the importance of mental health work in overcoming internal chaos.