Haugen also testified before Congress to explain how the company targets children and adolescents.
“My 15-year-old daughter loved her body at 14.
Was on Instagram constantly and maybe posting too much,” the text said.
“Suddenly she started hating her body.
Her body dysmorphia, now anorexia, and was in deep deep trouble before we found treatment.
I fear she’ll never be the same.”
Per NPR, it has since put those plans on pause.
If you are struggling with an eating disorder, or know someone who is, help is available.
Because that is when children begin thinking in more abstract terms, as Friedman told CNN.
