She thinks her mother is to blame for her illness since she was afraid Valeria would become obese like her family. Her diet was restricted even as a small child.
AN ILLUSTRATION OF HER “FAN MAIL”
Hi, Valeria, my lovely
I’m 23 years old, 8½ lbs, and I don’t like how I look. I aspire to Thumbelina’s slender appearance. Despite the fact that I developed pancreatitis and gastritis, no one can convince me not to diet.
I’ve tried a variety of diets, but they’ve all only produced short-term effects. My current diet isn’t making me feel hungry. I’m afraid of gaining weight, so I can’t go back to my previous eating habits.
