Kelly Barker, a resident of St Helens, bravely shares her lifelong battle with weight, detailing years spent concealing herself in loose clothing and avoiding confronting her reflection in full-length mirrors.
A pivotal moment came when Kelly, a dedicated primary school teacher, experienced a profound embarrassment upon seeing a photo of herself at a family gathering, prompting a realization of the need for change.
Looking back, Kelly recounts feeling marginalized during her school years, exacerbated by a troubling encounter with a nutritionist and subsequent isolation during lunch breaks due to dietary differences.
These challenges contributed to fluctuating self-esteem, leading Kelly into a cycle of restrictive eating and overindulgence, with social media filters and oversized attire becoming her coping mechanisms.
