When Being Curvy Hurts: One Black Woman's Severe Struggle With Body Image - ABC News
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At 5-foot-9 and 213 pounds, the 22-year-old Chicago student says she often feels heavy and unattractive -- feelings that have pushed her to extremes.
One black woman shares her severe struggle with body image.
Many black women won't talk about eating disorders, but one chose to share her story.
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