I’ll be honest—being in a bathing suit in public has never been easy for me. Living with scoliosis and lordosis means my body carries its own unique curves and scars. My back isn’t straight, my stomach doesn’t always cooperate, and I’ve spent more summers than I’d like to admit dreading pool days because of how self-conscious I felt.

For years, I would try on suit after suit, only to walk out of the fitting room frustrated. Nothing ever seemed to flatter me or give me the comfort and confidence I craved. 

That’s why finding Popilush has been such a game-changer for me. On my recent trip to Nashville, I slipped into their one-piece bathing suit and felt something I rarely do in swimwear—confident! This suit hugs in all the right places, smooths out my stomach, and covers my scoliosis scars while still being stylish and sexy. 

At Holston House in Nashville, I sat by the rooftop pool, soaking in the sunshine and actually enjoying myself. For once, I wasn’t worrying about what people might be thinking. I was just present. That’s a feeling I wish I could bottle up and give to every person who has ever felt uncomfortable in their own skin.

Popilush has proven to me that style and comfort can truly go hand in hand. Their one-piece gave me the chance to enjoy summer the way it’s meant to be enjoyed—without fear, without comparison, and without shame.

Every body deserves to feel beautiful, and I hope that by sharing my story, someone else out there who feels the same way I used to will know there are options out there that celebrate you exactly as you are.