A mum who was told she’d “be dead in five years” by evil trolls online is now a plus size model on a mission to spread body positivity.
When she was younger, Cierra Jade struggled with her confidence with people constantly giving her looks or sharing unwanted snide remarks.
But as she moved through her 20s, the mum, now 30, realised that she needed to accept the body she was born in and learn to love every part of herself.
The 30-year-old has recently taken to TikTok to share photos and videos of herself to defy bullies and wanting to be a role model for her daughters Alerra, six, and Rylee, three.
“It is hard to pinpoint a pivotal moment that was the start of my confidence journey,” Cierra told NeedToKnow.Online.
“But as I got older I realised I needed to make peace with it so that I can start living my best life.
“When I had my daughters, it was even more important to me to work at creating change in the body positive space.
“So that they didn’t have to grow up with the pressures that I did.”
The mum from Saskatoon, Canada, has nearly 35,000 followers and has gone viral many times, but the digital fame comes with its own challenges.
She said: “Online my feedback has been generally positive.
“However, after some videos went viral, it truly brought out a horrible kind of people that I am not used to interacting with.
“I had initially received so many comments on the video from people who have bodies like mine and were excited to see their bodies represented.
“Then it got on ‘Troll-Tok’ and the disgusting, fat phobic comments started.
“I had comments saying that I would be dead in five years, that I am making people suicidal at the sight of me, and that I am promoting and glorifying obesity.
“That essentially I have no right to exist in this world.”
Cierra Jade, who is a size 2X (CAN) / 20 (UK), is determined to show the world that every body is beautiful, and started modelling in February 2021.
She said: “I started modelling with her [the photographer] because she wanted to showcase body diversity.
“I am a size 20 and a healthy person living in a larger body who is not currently on a weight loss journey, so the fit was perfect.”
In a recent video posted TikTok (@Ciierrajade), the mum shows off her body in a black cut-out swimsuit, doing a photoshoot.
The clip has racked over 1.6 million views and 330,000 views, with plenty of comments from supportive users.
Brenna said: “THANK YOU this representation is so needed.” [sic]
Kiley added: “Ur beautiful omg.” [sic]
Sara commented: “YASSS.” [sic]
“I followed you a while ago, because…..we have the same shape, and you make me feel seen,” Skylar said. [sic]
“Beautiful as always! Keep showing up because we both know how much this representation matters!” commented another fan. [sic]
However, trolls have also shared comments.
One person said: “STOP NORMALISING ILLNESS, THIS IS INCREDIBLY BAD FOR YOU, INCREASED CHANCE OF HEART FAILURE, BLOOD CLOTS, HIGH CHOLESTEROL, AND OTHER ISSUES.” [sic]
Another user said: “Unhealthy.”
“Nah bruh wth,” said someone else. [sic]
While Logan said: “Delusional.” [sic]
Cierra pays the negative comments no mind and hopes to continue with her body positive work, having also founded her own company, The Curvy Club.
She added: “It is a safe and size inclusive space for people to come together for community, connection and events.
“We started locally in my city, and since expanded into another city in our province with plans to continue growth to help as many women as possible.”
