Skorch
INTERVIEW
She starts to explain the different ways sites have used her images as abuse, personally attacking her while also trying to dehumanize her name
When she started her company, Ready to Stare, she planned to make a statement. What she didn’ t know is that that statement wouldn’ t just come from her designs. As a woman in this society, especially as a plus size woman, Alysse was once very cozy with the word insecurity. Even as she started Ready to Stare, inspired by the idea that she wanted to be ready to be stared at no matter what, Alysse would describe herself as shy and hesitant to post even a selfie. Then one day, her friend told her she had to put herself in her clothes, she had to bet on herself. And with that, she did a photo shoot with that same friend that showed off both of their biggest insecurities, their legs.
From that moment on, Alysse put herself in her photos, fearlessly. With that new confidence boost came another new form of self-expression, blogging, which quickly started to take over her life. With blogging, she found a new voice for herself, and a new career. Now Alysse works as a freelance writer and blogger more than she designs. But that comes at the perfect time considering the world of internet trolls, and when we start to talk about this, that’ s when Alysse’ s power truly shines. When asked about the internet trolls and the abuse she endures online, Alysse raises her eyebrows and her eyes blow up. She starts to explain the different