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September 14th, 2012 by admin

Humbled Through Affliction

Elizabeth Perry

Elizabeth Perry’s evangelical upbringing caused her to loathe The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. An eating disorder she developed in college helped soften her heart. An LDS boy from her high school introduced her to the Church; she later embraced the gospel, then married that boy.

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Posted in: 20 - 30 years old, Conversion Stories, Conversion Stories, English, Married without children, Personal Challenges, Personal Challenges, Uncategorized, United States - Tags: anorexia, bulimia, conversion, convert, eating disorders, evangelical convert to Mormonism

July 13th, 2011 by admin

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The Weight of A Soul

Beth Allen

At 15, Beth lost a few pounds at camp and came home to increased attention and concern. Liking that attention, her mind was overtaken by anorexia. In college, her disorder evolved into bulimia. Seeing an eating disorder therapist allowed her to get pregnant, and Beth is now heading up the first Anorexic/Bulimic Recovery Program in the church.

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Posted in: 20 - 30 years old, English, Married with children, Personal Challenges, Professional Pursuits, Uncategorized, United States - Tags: anorexia, bulimia, disease, eating disorders

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