What unethical practices did you experience as a model before starting your own agency?

When I was 17 and signed with one of the top international model agencies, I was told to lose weight, fix my nose and fix my teeth. Although I didn’t have a nose job or fix my teeth, I did go on an extreme diet where I only ate an apple and a “salad” (only lettuce) and exercised at the gym for 3 hours every day. As a result, I became anorexic and was hospitalised. My doctor told me that my heartbeat was 38 beats per min and I could have a heart attack and die anytime if I didn’t start eating. My recovery was not easy but it was worth it. I learned the importance of loving and putting myself first. I choose to be grateful for everything I went through as it shaped me into the person I am today.