Former super model Emily Bador has received an overwhelming response after opening up about her issues with anxiety on Instagram.
In an age where it’s all too easy to be cynical about anything on social media-to the point you feel like you can’t say what’s on your mind without getting mercilessly trolled it was a brave, but necessary, move for Bador to speak out.
Having worked for the likes of Beyonce’s Ivy Park, Unif and Tatler her modelling career was looking promising, however, she came to realise she had an unhealthy issue with her body. Because of this she took an extended break from world of modelling and high fashion.
Since her long sabbatical she feels like she’s on the right path again, culminating in this inspiring post in December.
Since the post she’s been flooded with messages of support prompting her to keep uploading body positive images for her 81.6K followers. Bador admitted that she felt worried that she wouldn’t be able to book jobs – but now she really doesn’t give a fuck!
Speaking to Elle she firmly states that these are her ‘views’ and she’s ‘proud to have them’, Bador explained:
… there’s a large audience out there too which think the same way as me, so if a client didn’t agree with that, then I’m not bothered.
One look at her Instagram page and you’ll see she’s very socially aware as well-or ‘woke’, if you like. As well promoting body confidence she’s an advocate for LGBTQ rights (she identifies as cis-gender) and refugees seeking asylum.
Furthermore, despite being mixed raced Emily understands that she’s ‘whitepassing’ and is well aware of her own privilege telling Elle:
I think having an awareness of privilege just makes people have more empathy for one another, which in this day and age, I think we really need.
Emily Bador’s willingness to speak out about such issues represents the ever growing change in attitudes within fashion and the modelling industry.
She joins the likes of Ashley Graham and Iskra Lawrence who are using their Instagram accounts to spread a positive message to love the body you’re in.
Keep fighting the good fight guys!
