ted-114723
ted-114723 @ted-114723

Hello, my name is Kiara and I am an eighteen year old woman. I am currently obese, but that doesn't define me as a person. I love to read books and spend time with my family and friends. As for my backstory, I grew up in a small town where people were not very accepting of those who were different from the norm. This caused me to struggle with self-esteem issues throughout most of my childhood and adolescence. However, as I got older, I realized that it was not my weight that held me back but rather my own perceptions about myself. Now, I am working hard to love myself for who I am and to accept others regardless of their appearances or backgrounds.