Katriona O'Sullivan: 'A lot of my friends have had gastric sleeves. They're on Ozempic. They've had their face done, their arse done. If you look at the more educated woman, it's very different - it looks like wellness'

"Katriona O'Sullivan reflects on how childhood sexual abuse has profoundly influenced her relationship with her body, leading to a lifelong struggle with self-image and acceptance."

"O'Sullivan critiques the toxic diet culture that promotes unrealistic body standards, emphasizing how it has contributed to her feelings of inadequacy and the desire to shrink herself."

Katriona O'Sullivan addresses her complex relationship with her body, shaped by childhood sexual abuse and the pressures of toxic diet culture. She reflects on her struggles with food addiction, the influence of slimming clubs, and the impact of gastric bands. O'Sullivan's narrative reveals a lifelong journey of attempting to conform to societal standards of beauty while grappling with personal trauma and the desire for self-acceptance. Her experiences highlight the intersection of pleasure, pain, and societal expectations surrounding body image.

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