Tipping the scales
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Last published Fri, Apr 22, 2016
To 17 year old Josie benson, Jo for short, skipping a few meals to fit into a pair of jeans didn't mean anything. Once she faints and is put in the hospital overnight she realizes that there is more to it than just skipping a few meals, it's an illness. Now she must live with the daily struggle of anorexia while she tries to regain her mind and body. She's not totally alone though, her best friend Alec and her new friend Luke are willing to stick with her throughout the process but will Ana come and tear them apart? Or will Jo be able to overcome what is knocking her down?
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