Despite the bad times, the young author urges young people in a similar situation to see it as an opportunity to demonstrate inner strength: "I have to prove to myself that I can win this struggle, and that's exactly what I'm doing. What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger."
The latest issue of Voxx asks whether celebrities play a role in the rise of eating disorders. The magazine claims that skinny celebrities may not realise how their behaviour might affect young fans, and looks at how the curvy Marilyn Monroe-types that were once idolised have been replaced with women who are too thin. It also discusses the dangers of pro-anorexia websites.
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