Teen takes back her life by posting empowering social media photo

Most teens, even adults, struggle with insecurities and the process of maintaining a positive body image. A 13-year-old from England who suffers from a metabolic condition and hip dysplasia has been bullied her whole life but with one Tweet she shifted the power back to her.

Paris Harvey said that she has been called fat and mocked for, "walking like a penguin" by her classmates.

"I got bullied in the past and after a while, you start to believe what people say," said Paris. "I became really insecure about how I look."

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That's when Paris decided to face her fears head-on and went to the beach for the first time in three years, wearing a bathing suit.

But it didn't stop there, Paris' posted the moment on her Twitter account, which is also an Ally Brooke from Fifth Harmony fan page, saying, "Omg so I faced my biggest fear today and went to the beach in a swimsuit."

Teen takes back her life by posting an empowering social media...

"I just thought my online friends would be proud of me," the teen told Chron.com. "And that I shouldn't have to feel like I shouldn't post something because I'm a certain size."

She received some rude comments but the power of positivity and building each other up prevailed.

When Paris was asked, what is your favorite thing about yourself, she quickly and confidently answered, "my eyes."