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CONTEST ENTRY: Costs of Pursuing The Appearance Ideal

A letter to my younger self, and to anyone who has ever struggled with body image.

Dear Child,

It has come to my attention that you are struggling with your body image. You envy the girls with a flat stomach, you hate the shape of your lips, your teeth are too yellow, your parents have warned you to watch your weight, and sometimes you just want…

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