Black Girl and Anorexia: A Tragic Love Story Part 2

[SophiaJamaicanbeauty]

abit rude:3

[courtda5ftdiva]

This video is inspiring. I too struggled with an eating disorder throughout middle school, high shcool, and college, and I am now a therapist specializing with the eating disorder population. There needs to be more awareness of eating disorders in general, and especially within the African American community. Thank you for sharing your story.

[mctcurious]

Thank you for sharing that. 25 years ago, it was no more acknowledged, and yet, black girls with ED were out there. I'm so glad you're recovering, and I admire you so much for facing your problems and finding it in yourself to honor your body and your life potential. Let me tell you, the physical consequences of that abuse can pop up years later. Keep taking care and being good to yourself! And thank you again for your courage...

[ParanoiaA22]

i prefer if most girls are not skinny it feels weird hugging them :S I prefer the more slim type

[jamaicanmamma]

Powerful testimony, Thank you for sharing..I pray that God will contiune to keep you and Bless you :)

[NaturalhairofSpain]

Wow I normally LLLLoooovvvvvee your videos but you took it to a whole other level now!! That was deep and you are very very brave for sharing your story!! Thank you because sometimes I think I know Anna too!!

[160Days2Lose2]

@cuzzy911 It's definitely a struggle. I hope you are truly not affected by an eating disorder. If you can stop restricting and lose weight the healthy and right way I would advise you do so. Good luck to you!!

[SophiaJamaicanbeauty]

your so pretty. Is this a true story?? xx

[160Days2Lose2]

@SophiaJamaicanbeauty Yes. I wouldn't joke about something like this.

[SophiaJamaicanbeauty]

@160Days2Lose2

ohh my pleasure.

[DaddySwamp]

your video really inspired me.. I have anorexia myself.. and this changed the way i think of things.. thanks so much. love from Dae'sha <3

[ymw08]

Great testimonial!

[questions117]

I was captivated by your story and how well you told it. The video is great....

[atlasshrugged2u]

That was awesome!

Thanks so much for the information

Much love and success

[cesspresso]

God bless you

[yummidelish]

love how personified soemthing real and yet abstract

[7MsTKO]

Thx 4 sharing, never had Ana but secretly wished I did.........thx to God grace -diet/exercise 85lbs later. I understand the struggle.

[ikimonogakari2]

Wow, I never would have thought that you suffered with an eating disorder. At least, you're still not a friend of Ana and you've learned your lesson.

[franzabananza]

its so crazy i came across this cus i was thin b4 but because i was still bigger than my other fam i felt fat.... and always hungry cus i only ate twice a day..but then i met my bf and he gave me all the food i wanted and i gained a pot belly..then birthcontrol made me gain more ive thought of crash diets but i knew it wasnt the right way to go tho it worked so well when i was a teen eating mabe just once a day...but i know not to do that

[sonaliegh]

This hits too close to home for me. Did you go to Eastern? EMU? Because my ED started heavy my freshman year there. They had the eatery with the A&W and the the Taco Bell on the bottom level and the McDonald's across the street. This sounds all too familiar.

[160Days2Lose2]

@sonaliegh Yep! Sure did!!!

[sonaliegh]

@160Days2Lose2 It's crazy that I still remember all that. I only went there for 02-03 but the Eastern Eatery attached to the FYC was NOT good for me. I used to go to the rec on the hill and stay there for hours on end working out. That was definitely a sad time for me. Happy both of us got through it though.

[HairMakeupStyle]

@160Days2Lose2 I go to Eastern now. I was about to comment and say that sounds like my school campus. It is a struggle; The rec is my best friend i recently gained 30lbs over the two years of attending EMU. It's time for me to be healthy again.

[thetuesdayfiles]

Did this really happen to you?

[bellenell2308]

Wow in highschool I was I guess bulimic....I was introduce to it by my friend....boy did she lose alot...I did it for several months but I won't say I was addicted because I obviously stopped..well what really stopped me was me going thru one of my episodes with my handy toothbrush (sorry tmi) and my throat burn so bad and I was spitting up blood (sorry again TMI) I was so scared. And not to mention my lil brother walked in on me in the bathroom and ran out saying "Im gonna tell mommy" Gosh -_-

[iloverette]

I'm so glad you wrote this. You have no idea what this means to me. Thank you.

I'll write more when I'm not crying. <3

[101Corkscrews]

how do you rate a video? i hit the thumbs up button but do I need to do anything else? i absolutely love this video and all the ones you've done that I've seen. You have amazing talent!!!

[TheNaprika]

this series was very touching, thank you for sharing this. I am sure many of us have skeletons in the closet but are not brave enough to come and share it here. I am sure though, that in some way you have made another feel a little less alone in the struggle. well done, you are amazing. I hope things are settled for you and that your health is on track.

[CherJolie]

Wow you are really brave for sharing this story with us, it will definitely help a lot of girls dealing with the same problem. Thank you.

[maximuslyricus]

I know it cudn't have been easy to share this part of your life, but I'm glad u did - for yourself, and for others. It is only by acknowledging a situation that we have any hope of dealing with it. Best wishes to u and others who have and do face this struggle.

[MiseryBusiness99]

Thank you so much for this! Like you said, it's so hard for people to talk about EDs within the Black community. As an African American woman who has been suffering from an ED for over 3 years, it's so comforting to find another black girl who has gone through the same thing as me. The words you say sound like they're coming straight from my brain.

Again, thank you so much for this.

[mzcourt16]

I really enjoy your channel and you vids.....I know exactly what your talking about as far as eatery food....they joys of college!!!

[Pieisforme]

I recently went to college and lost 15 pounds, partially from exercise, not diet.I biked everywhere-to class and to get food and played a sport that requires a lot of running. But, in order to lose weight, i would sometimes deny myself food,thinking it was better. I finally got to my desired weight, but felt empty instead of happy. I eventually thought, screw being skinny...i love food. I sometimes struggle to except my weight and image. In the end, loving ones self is always better.

[MrsCleverClarity]

thanks for this post i have a similar story...i still struggle... love makes it harder but at the same time makes me happy. its a constant battle.

[templeprincess]

You are amazing. I think these videos will help so many women and young girls. I think you are a beautiful young woman. Keep being the inspirational young lady that you are. Be Blessed.

[onli1luv]

thanks again!

[11797093]

I know that this is SOO INAPPROPRIATE to ask, but what kind of laptop do you have?

[ToonieU]

@11797093 a macbook pro

[NubianVixenRN]

wow. that was very moving as well as a great depiction of what so many girls/women go thru on a daily basis. the struggle, the constant debate with themselves, the "im going to stop once and for all" pep talks. i know thats not the easiest thing to share but thank you for inspiring someone out there and giving someone a person they can identify with. you never know how you can help someone else or touch their heart.

i hope all is well with you. be well and stay blessed.

[LadyJB22]

wow! this was awesome..watched part 1 and 2..great job!

[kleetie1]

i really liked that.....you are very talented! I very enthralled and as you got closer to the end of the story I could feel my heart pounding and breaking for you. I really liked that! Thanks for sharing and I'm quite sure that story will help some other girl out there that is going thru the same thing! Thanks for sharing

[crystalsclassy]

Wow! That was awesome!

[Moviesmoveme]

This is such a unique way of portraying this story, I really wish that this would be on Tv.

[KellidaTrendsetter]

Miss lady this story was so moving! I had to brace myself to keep the tears from falling! I am so proud of ou! Keep up the GREAT work and positivity baby! You will def thrive and be the best you that you can be without her! Keep your head up and thank you so much for sharing with us here on YT. This story will help hundreds, thousands or millions of people! Much <3!

[justrella]

Thank you for sharing your story. You are truly a beautiful young lady inside and out. I pray for your strength and that God will continue to help you beat this ED. Keep us update. Much love, Rella

[ladiescorpio06]

I am so proud of you! You are a beautiful young lady. Confidence is always key. No matter what size you are, take care of your inner as well as outer self. You're divine honey!!!!!

[Zsalaco]

Thanks for sharing - many people share that same story but, are afraid to admit it so, thank you for speaking for so many of US.

[srebotnik1]

This is incredible and moving. It's true that ED's are hardly talked about in the black community and it is also true that EDs tend to be thought of as mainly anorexia and bulimia but yet there are many black people who struggle with overeating/binge eating. None is more or less deserving of attention. Having lived with EDs for over half my life, my only wish is that there would be more awareness/education about EDs within the black community. Thank you for being so willing to share ur story. x

[160Days2Lose2]

@srebotnik1 You are so right. In the Black community, bulimia is more prevalent than anorexia. I recently ran across across this article, pbs [dot]org/wgbh/nova/thin/minori­ties [dot] html. It is really informative about eating disorders and minority women.

[izehiuwa]

Thank you so much!! I have recently become friends with "Ana" myself (day 2). I was becoming frightened about who I was becoming. I needed to see this to truly understand what i was about to put myself through. I have been struggling for so long to get a grip on my self esteem and weight issues. I must concentrate on the love in my life and not the numbers on the scale.

[HappinessIsNow]

What a WONDERFUL job you did on this. Loved it!

[enaruvie]

You are so brave. I hope you are able to overcome Ana once and for all. I used to work with young girls with eating disorders. It is very difficult once it becomes entrnched. Well done. Acknowledgement is always the first step. Good luck with your internship.

[starissexi]

Soooo loved this video!!!!!! It was very heart touching, I almost cried. Sn: where did you get a purple Mac??

[TheSoulfulSista]

Great video! I already submitted it to the Oprah Show!

[watchfuleye2008]

Powerful!!. Thank you for sharing your testimony!

[lilmsrach]

Best of luck for the future, btw what was your lowest weight and what is your height? Was you ever diagnosed?

[LuBellaCoils]

I loved it :) We all have "Annas". I know women (and men) who are going through the same thing really appreciate this. I'm not dealing with this but "Anna" talk to me about other things lol.

[lahlahification]

i accidentally disliked the video, darned macbooks, but i liked it after, wish there was a love button, though awesome job

[Free6969]

wow---jus wow---

i dealt with this for a small part of my life when i was a dancer---it made me think back on it--thank you so much for sharing this part of your life with us---thank you for reaffirming the need to pay attn to this issue that we often avoid tlking about...excellent

[redtape53]

You go girl. My daughter is going through the same time and is now in residential treatment. I can't wait to show her your video. Keep your head up and I will pray for you!!!!!!!

[thea242]

Good job. Thanks for sharing your story.

[emo44608]

You're AMAZING ♥

[Dye2k]

Excellent!!! well done!

[dabebe39]

Great job! 

[Thatallqt]

ROUND OF APPLAUSE!!! This story was awesome, and i admire your courage and strength to share your story. I'm sure it will touch and help many!

[PixieEleven]

You are freaking AWESOME!!! I love the way you've told your story. You're right 'Ana' is like an abusive relationship. And one that people assume African American people are exempt from. You are powerful and beautiful woman. In your vulnerablility is true strength.

[KayeLaSha]

Awesome! I was totally engaged in both parts. I'm sure you've help a lot of women/girls.

You Rawk the ROCK!

xoxo

Namaste,

The L.

[ebonydivine1]

Wow..a lot of women and girls will relate to your story. Thanks again for sharing.

[Hebbz1]

That was great! The video, the story, and message..........Good job!  Love it!

[phatpanda00]

You are awesome!! Excellent!!!

[faeluv25]

As awesome as part one! Thank you for staying true to yourself and not turning to Ana to meet your weight loss goal. You will get there. So will I. and so will everyone else trying to accomplish something on YT. I applaud your strength. great message!

[bnrownsugga81]

this was one of the best videos ive seen.... i know this is going to help many people face the fear of ANA... as i said... great vid....

[cynmille2000]

I can relate to this story. sad what we do when we dont except who we are. i love this vid. im sure it will help so many people