Cherry Red Rachy (Alternative BBW Model)

 

37 years of age and still going strong.

Based in Lincolnshire in the UK and a (uk) size 22/24

 

As a mature plus sized woman I have travelled a very hard road to learn that who and what I am is not necessarily what people want or expect me to be. In that, I have discovered that appreciation of self, both within AND without makes you a better person.

I strongly believe that women of all shapes and sizes have relevance in this world and that 'models' should be just like anyone out on the street. If you sell skinny clothes use a skinny model. If you sell plus sized clothes use a plus sized model etc. 

Confidence is a major issue for the plus sized community. I myself have suffered greatly from depression and agoraphobia (onset by cruelty and bullying due, in part, to my size). Confidence is an emotion just like happiness or fear, it comes and goes. What I intend to show is that nothing need stand in your way - and if its a mountain too big to climb, find a way around it - because there is ALWAYS a way.

Modelling for me has become the foundation of my self esteem. It has shown me via the lens what I failed to see in my own mirror. I AM beautiful. It has given me the strength to walk in the world with my head held high and to explore myself inside enough to also find that that ain't half bad either.