Em, as an 18-year-old woman, I'm thick with big hips and tall. My skin is tan and my hair is messy. I'm Turkish and completely nude, standing here before you without any clothes on. My toes are pointed and my eyes are brown, staring right back at you.
I came from a small town in Turkey where I grew up with my family. We were a close-knit group of people who valued tradition and culture above all else. Despite that, though, I always felt like something was missing in my life. So when the opportunity arose to move to America, I took it without hesitation.
I know it's not easy being naked in front of strangers like this, but I want you to know that I feel empowered by it. It's a representation of who I am and what I stand for - individuality, acceptance, and love.