Vogue Cover Model Adwoa Aboah Opens Up on Addiction, Depression + Body Image

via i-D

After early battles with addiction, depression and attempted suicide, the cover star has emerged on the other side of recovery with a new vision for supporting young girls. By account of her recent interview with VICE/i-D, @GurlsTalk is "the best friend you wish you had growing up, a voice to speak out on body image, feminism, self-perception and empowerment."

Be vulnerable, be open and be true to yourself. I found when I was trying to be someone else everything was so much harder. But when I was true to myself, I felt so much freer.

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Thumbnail Image: Paul Maffi