In a recent article on body-shaming, model Ashley Graham writes about how she is over the unnecessary shame. "Yes, I am a curvy woman. My industry labels me a "plus size" model, and society has labeled me a "plus size" woman. But I am not just here for the size 8s (where plus-size modeling starts) or the size 14s (my current size) or the size 18s (my former size). I am here for all women who don't feel comfortable in their skin, who need a reminder that their unique bodies are beautiful. I'm very proud of my work as a model, and I'm even more proud of the work we've all done to raise awareness for body positivity and size diversity within the fashion industry. I understand that people follow me and look at my photos to see a different representation of beauty, one that is often excluded from mainstream media and advertising..I refuse to let others dictate how I live my life and what my body should look like for their own comfort. And neither should you. "