When your daughter has anorexia

By Clare B. Dunkle, Special to CNN

Updated 1828 GMT (0228 HKT) June 24, 2015

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Clare Dunkle's daugher, Elena, had trauma-related anorexia in her late teens. Now, Elena is healthy. Click through the gallery to see her progression.
Photos: Overcoming anorexia
Clare Dunkle's daugher, Elena, had trauma-related anorexia in her late teens. Now, Elena is healthy. Click through the gallery to see her progression.
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Although Elena didn't want to admit she was anorexic, she was hospitalized to get her back to a healthy state.
Photos: Overcoming anorexia
Although Elena didn't want to admit she was anorexic, she was hospitalized to get her back to a healthy state.
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A photo of Clare and her daughter, while Elena was in the hospital.
Photos: Overcoming anorexia
A photo of Clare and her daughter, while Elena was in the hospital.
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Elena and her sister, Valerie -- both in childhood, left, and later in life.