PLUS MODEL MAGAZINE February 2016 Issue | Page 86

model, that I have been able to inspire and encourage woman to feel powerful and beautiful in their bodies. It has been within the plus size community that I have learned to be confident with my voice and in my dopeness. I recognize all that the term “plus size” has done for me and I appreciate it thoroughly. Like anything else in this world, there are people who are threatened by difference. Having a strong mix of brands, models, influencers, and money makes the plus size fashion world all the more threatening to social norms. Unfortunately, many members of society are overtly and inadvertently made uncomfortable by the sight of visibly happy fat people. This mak