“They’re part of me and here to stay” Roz Purcell receives praise for sharing body positivity post

Roz Purcell has shared an uplifting post, as she reveals struggle with  body confidence.

The stunning model posted a bikini snap to Instagram, in which she shared her body confidence issues throughout her school years.

Now, Roz says she is confident and happy in her body, and embraces her stretch marks – garnering huge praise from fans and followers.

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I remember the first time I noticed my stretch marks probably like 11 or 12, I was like i don't remember my cat scratching me. A few months of noticing more and more I was like this is so cool I have all these reptile markings no one else has & showing them off .As i grew up, went to secondary I realised it was something I shouldn't think was so cool or show, no one in magazines had them I never noticed them on anyone else, it was not normal or considered beautiful. Even now it’s rare you see an unedited photo in a magazine I'm like how is that girls butt so smooth. It hasn't been until now the past two years I can confidently walk passed someone in a bikini or shorts and not cringe inside thinking that they're probably looking at all my stretch marks and cellulite. Maybe it's age( most likely) but you realise if someone is doing that they're 1. A nob 2. A nob. Stretch marks are normal, we all have them, big or small they're part of me & they're here to stay! Ps. Got a few replies on stories early like you know what you need to do to get rid of them ”x, y&z” sorry babes I don't have time or the dedication to massage my but in some super oil for 30 mins before bed sure I’d slip out onto the floor #stretchmarks #mybodyismine

A post shared by ROZ PURCELL (@rozannapurcell) on Dec 27, 2018 at 12:36am PST

The beauty shared her honest experiences, with fans thanking her for opening up about accepting her body for what it is!

“Well done Roz, great to see influential people be open & honest and accepting of themselves. You will help many a younger man & woman with this post xx,” one fan commented, while another added “It’s great to see some one showing a bit of reality for a change”

We love Roz for this!