My story in GLAMOUR UK. I got to share my story of being sexually assaulted, slut shamed, dealing with an eating disorder, suicidal thoughts and my journey to self love and plus size modelling. When I was younger I was so ashamed of this is the story. It’s the story that I thought I would always hide. The story I thought made me sound crazy or broken. I was so ashamed of all of these things for so long, I didn’t want to tell anyone. Not even my own therapist. And now they are printed in glamour!!! My truth!!! I wish I could go back and tell my younger self that things will be okay. I wish I could show her this article! But I can’t so all I can do is hope one person reads it and knows they are not alone. I first heard the concept of “slut shaming” in a YouTube video of a woman sharing her story of being sexually assaulted, I broke down crying realizing how similar our entire stories were and I just can’t explain how much it helped me to know I wasn’t completely alone. That feeling meant so much it’s why I share my story over and over. I think maybe the most beautiful thing we have in this life is our connections to each other, I don’t know what you’re struggling with right now, but one day you can and will feel free and you can turn your story into your power.
I just feel so lucky and grateful to see a body like mine in a magazine, with this story that means so much to me and photos I took of myself!!! With a tripod and a used camera I got second hand years ago!!! This is something I would’ve never dreamed would happen to me, so whatever your dream is please stay here!!! Because you never know what is coming your way. You deserve to be here and see how much more life has for you❤️
Thank you so much Amelia Tait for sharing my story and being so kind.
