Doing this shoot took a massive push of confidence. When I see the photo I think blimey, is that me? Did I actually do that?! Being a very(!) curvy woman I have spent my life trying to shrink - squashing up right up against the window on a bus seat so it doesn't look like I'm taking up too much space, or breathing in constantly when working behind a bar so others don't get annoyed that you're fat and in the way. It is, when I read that back to myself, ridiculous - but it's true. 

This photo represents me being free and totally myself for one of the first times ever in public. And I am so proud of myself for doing it and not listening to the voices in my head or watching the shaking of my hands. I would encourage any bigger woman who is facing a challenge where they are so anxious about their size to step into it - you'll be incredibly relieved you did.