Furiously Bullied Plus‑Size Model Learns Her Fate In Explosive Twist By Booking The Biggest Swimsuit Job Ever

Her self-confidence has grown significantly over the years, the LA model shared.

When she was younger, she was convinced she had been “cursed” with an unacceptable body and would often confine herself to her room so she didn’t have to “burden anyone by looking at me.”

“I have so much empathy for the version of me who hated, well, me,” Erin wrote on Instagram. “I care so deeply for her because it made me stronger, resilient, and grew a deeper appreciation of myself than anyone could ever know.”

In the post, she described modeling as a dream she’s had since she was a teen and said she hoped others would be inspired by her message of self-love.