My Friend Ana

Summer Williams has developed an eating disorder. She feels as though she is not worthy of anyone's love, especially not her own. She believes her weight defines her, and the number on the scale is what makes her beautiful. She never used to be this way. She thought that she loved herself. She once believed she was worthy of being happy. Ana taught her differently. Ana taught her to be ashamed and to cover up her imperfections in order to look presentable. She never felt presentable though; especially when Ana was convincing her this was normal and that she didn't deserve happiness.