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Hooked on Junk Food

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June 12, 2026

From child star to food struggle — junk ruled Nakeeyat's plate, now she's rewriting her script. A raw story of eating and identity.

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Unfiltered stories of addiction and recovery, capturing the highs, lows, and turning points of dependency — and the strength it takes to rewrite your path.

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