Demi Lovato is no stranger to the spotlight, having been in television since she was 7 years old, but today the singer, actress, X Factor host is sharing a very personal story: her longtime battle with eating disorders and body image issues. Millions of women suffer silently, and while the average age for the onset of an eating disorder is around 18-25, there’s an alarming number of women developing anorexia or bulimia later in life. We’ll share some of their stories today as well. Has an eating disorder impacted your life, or someone you love?

— Katie