#tbt 🌊 1st bikini shoot auditioning for si_swimsuit and conquering every single insecurity and fear that existed inside me up until that moment ✨⁣ ⁣ On Episode 5 of “Concert Queen Connect” with beholdmelat , she complimented me on this photo shoot and had thought of me when she was shooting her latest music video in a swimsuit. I was beyond touched and shared with her and publicly on the show that I was clinically diagnosed with body dysmorphic order, which makes one think their body is flawed and hides their body out of embarrassment and anxiousness.⁣ ⁣ Couple that with all over the variables I had been conditioned to believe growing up that my curves were to always be covered, I never truly accepted myself or loved my body since the attention I received made others uncomfortable.⁣ ⁣ I am the FIRST one to hype a girl up and tell them they look amazing and admire all of their body confidence, and while I wouldn’t say I’m 100% comfortable in my own skin, I’m proud to say I’m almost there 👏⁣ ⁣ Confidence and swagger are two of the sexiest features I think one can have, and I’ve learned to embrace all of me, regardless if my body makes someone uncomfortable, it has nothing to do with me and everything to do with their own insecurities and self-confidence.⁣ ⁣ Thank you to beholdmelat for the reminder that we can do anything we put our minds to and spreading the message about accepting and loving ourselves just as we are and accepting others just as they are as well ❤️⁣ ⁣ 👇Hit me with a “❤️” if you’re about hyping up others and spreading the love👇⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 📸: mila_zvereva si_swimsuit #sportsillustrated #selflove #bodypositivity #bikinishoot #swimsuitphotoshoot #bikiniphotoshoot #siswim2020 #siswimsearch2021 #siswimsuit #lulifama