PLUS SIZE DIVA MAGAZINE VOL 4 | Page 52

I took this change very serious. I finished school and it was then that I found my first love; no it was not a man. I was raised a Christian and have always believed in God but it was then when I actually found Him. Through His love I have been able to overcome all the pain and rejection that I had gone through. He showed me that despite the bullying and insecurities He never left my side. He was always there to protect me even when I tried to hide from Him. He has taught me how to love myself and everyday reminds me of how we are ALL made in His image and likeness. Through all the process of actually getting to know me and loving me; not only did my relationship with God through Jesus and my family grow stronger, but I also decided to become a plus size model and encourage others. Despite what you go through in life YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL no matter what anyone has to say because OUR CREATOR, GOD, made us in His image. Not only am I a plus size model that now loves herself but I am also an educated woman that is Treasurer of Ministerios Bethania CT, Vice President of Latino Make Up & Beauty Show and also has many free-lance projects in hand. I am very proud to say that I am no longer a bud. I am now a rose in full bloom. I made it through and ALL of you can too! - Rosie Rodriguez