Downhill Well, I'm only 15 now. Right before I started 8th grade, my father passed away over the summer. That's when my life went downhill because I didn't have him there to talk to about my problems. I turned to anorexia and cutting. They were my escape from life. I began to lose weight and I was so happy because everyone thought I looked good. I continued until I was basically skin and bones. As a result, everyone made fun of me so I began to cut myself. I realized how mad my dad must be, looking down and seeing me do this, so it made me do it more. One day my friends Gabby and Chris came over and they noticed my arms and how skinny I was. At school, I always kept everything covered so no one could see. Once they noticed, they sat me down and talked to me about it, and made me promise that I would stop. I said yes so they would leave me alone, but I began doing it again. I wouldn't eat anything and I cut myself almost every day. Gabby and Chris noticed again and so did my family. My mom said that I either had to go to therapy, or the hospital. I chose therapy. Gabby and Chris were there for me every step of the way. So with support from friends and family, I am healthy now and always will be. I beat anorexia!
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