The body positivity movement has done much to reinforce healthy attitudes towards self-image, but pressures remain, as a number of people attest in an interview with Aoife Barry this weekend.
Have you experienced body-image related issues in your life? Are there particular times when you have struggled? Are there tactics you have employed to improve or adjust your mindset?
We would like to hear your stories.
You can share your experiences with The Irish Times using this form. Some of the submissions may be published in The Irish Times in an upcoming article – a journalist will be in touch before publication.
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