“When I was a young, insecure, round-faced teenager, I watched a TV programme featuring a woman who had hairy legs, hairy armpits, a full body, and soooo much confidence. She had a husband and child who clearly loved her very much, and thought she was beautiful, even though she didn’t look at all like the models in my teenage magazines. She was who she was, and it was so beautiful. I had never seen anyone like that in my life; I wished I could be myself the way that she was herself.

I think it touched me more because she wasn’t preaching or giving me any self-help tips; she was just being. I have spent the rest of my life trying to achieve that level of self-confidence and body confidence. Just from a random woman I saw on TV. And still, the journey continues”.