I FINALLY FEEL CONFIDENT IN MY OWN SKIN
Bikini hol for Smiler horror victim
A YOUNG woman who lost a leg in the Smiler crash says she is “starting to feel confident in my own skin’.
Leah Washington was one of two young passengers who lost a limb at Alton Towers.
The 19-year-old, from Barnsley, was on a date with her boyfriend Joe Pugh.
He also suffered devastating injuries including two shattered kneecaps.
The couple have been enjoying a trip together in Marbella, Spain, this week.
Leah, who now has a prosthetic leg, posted a picture of their break on Instagram.
She captioned it: “Going on holiday and wearing a bikini in front of so many other people was one of my biggest fears but now I’m starting to feel confident ® in my own skin (and bikini lol) and realise that every individual looks great in their own way.
“And don’t worry about what other people think, it’s irrelevant.”
Her words have led to others calling her an “inspiration”.
Sam Coles wrote: “You look amazing!! Enjoy the life you have been given, it makes you, you and you are tougher than the people who judge because of the struggles.”
Rachel Webb posted: “You look incredible whatever anyone thinks! I think you’re so amazing and an inspiration to have gone through what you have and come out the person you are!”
Sharon Irving said: “Leah. You are a beautiful girl and an inspiration to everyone.”