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Madi is 16 years old, and for as long as she can remember, her mum Peita has lived with an eating disorder.
It began in her early 20s with binge eating disorder – a psychological illness marked by the frequent, excessive consumption of food.
But after undergoing weight loss surgery, the mental illness which had ruled her life took on a new, equally sinister persona: anorexia nervosa.
But it wasn’t until she collapsed at Madi's 14th birthday that she realised something was seriously wrong.
This is their story.
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Since he was 15 years old, Jacob has lived with anorexia and an exercise addiction.
In the 13 years since, he has been admitted to hospital six times, his body holding on for dear life.
Mental illness can be a lonely road for men.
But when it comes to eating disorders, it’s even more isolating.
While media can be dominated by stereotypes of young, wealthy, white women, statistics show Jacob is anything but alone.
One in three Australians who experience an eating disorder are male.
But while the numbers are significant, the stigma is even greater.
Although he’s willing to share his story, Jacob still can’t bring himself to share his name.
But he hopes by speaking up, he can empower other men to do the same.
This is Jacob’s story.
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Brittany and Hayley Barnard are twins.
While they have very different personalities, they have one shared experience – they are both living with an eating disorder.
Diagnosed with anorexia nervosa in their teens, the years since have been a whirlwind of treatments and clinics for the 23-year-old sisters.
But they are tangible proof there is hope and freedom after an eating disorder – even if the fight is never fully over.
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