modelling is that while it clearly offers hugely exciting opportunities, it gets hold of young adults when they’re still developing emotionally and often feeling very fragile.
I was packed off to New York aged 19, which was exhilarating.But I found myself surrounded by erratic eating behaviours. Mental health problems were very common.
Like many, I felt isolated and alone - when you’re emotionally maturing that can lead to deeply dark times, which can last a lifetime.On top of all that I always had this niggling sense that the images fashion was pumping out were in themselves, somehow negative – it’s very confusing to find yourself at the heart of all that when you’re still a teenager and feeling quite unworthy of the attention you might be.