The post follows a NY Times story, placed oddly in the Fashion and Style section.
On May 6, 2009, Melissa Avrin died of a heart attack. She was 19. Her mother, Judy, is finishing a documentary about her life and her bulimia. There is also a web page with clips from the film and information (“resources”) about eating disorders.
It’s very likely we all know people suffering from eating disorders. The material linked to might serve to help you find a way to discuss them. And here’s the film’s trailer:
The film’s label “NEDA” comes from the National Eating Disorders Association. They look to have a very useful site.
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