Okay, story time... I first started modeling at the young age of 15 and did it full time for 4 years. It’s not something I bring up often because it’s honestly super hard for me to talk about and I try to block it out. Through those years I struggled more than many know. People saw me traveling all over the world, walking in fashion week, meeting cool people, and thought I was living a dream. What they didn’t know is I wasn’t truly happy. I struggled a lot with self image and even formed a eating disorder. One day the reality that I wasn’t happy or healthy hit me. That day I told myself I needed to make a major shift in my life to get back to the real me. After this realization I quit modeling and moved to Florida with my family. I’ve since put modeling on the back burner and focused on my mental and physical health. Looking at these photos 20 lbs heavier, holding onto a guy I love, and in such a better place makes me realize I’m a completely different girl than I was just a few years ago. I wanted to share this as a reminder to anyone reading this who thinks they’re going to be stuck in that funk forever that you’re strong enough to fight your way out of it. Take things one day at a time. Make small changes in your life that you think will make you a happier version of yourself. Focus on the good and believe in yourself. There’s better days ahead. You’ve got this! 🤍🤍🤍 📸: @summersfocus