A body-positive influencer has hit back at trolls who cruelly branded her a 'bush pig' - by exposing their harsh messages to her 1.2 million followers.
Karina Irby took to Instagram to share the messages, which also accused her of profiting over other people's insecurities, as the Daily Star reports.
Usually, she posts images showing her real bikini beach body, bloat and all, to promote self-love on social media, but this time, Karina has shared the extent of cruel remarks she receives.
The influencer has said that she gets a “constant influx” of nasty messages and has even revealed some of the ‘bullies’ unacceptable comments in her recent Instagram post.
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Along with a candid selfie, Karina posted some screenshots of the 'abusive' comments which include: "You’re a proper bush pig that profits off overweight women’s insecurities."
Another user had written: "Just puked after seeing this atrocious despicable piece of skin.
"That’s enough to put me off red meat. Sometimes people just should keep those tuckshop cheeks to themselves."
And, she was even told by one troll that they wanted to watch her die. They said: "I want to unfollow you so bad but I want to watch you get sick and die more.”
Karina then shared a lengthy caption addressing the torment she goes through.
She wrote: "MY LIFE ON SOCIAL MEDIA…My DM’s are a consistent influx of abusive judgement, made up assumptions and downright bullying.
"Firstly, I’m not posting this to gain sympathy. I’m fine. However, just last week I heard of yet another person taking their own life due to receiving endless harassment and bullying online.
"Knowing that people hide behind fake accounts to send comments like this is just gutless and coward like behaviour.
"Not only would they never say these things to your face but they won’t even comment from their ‘main’ account. It says a lot more about them than you. As much as I hate to say this…I want to almost normalise receiving this kind of behaviour online."
She continued: "It shouldn’t happen. But it does, all the time to thousands of people. If you find yourself on the receiving end of someone's online bullying please speak up, reach out and try to not hold onto their words.
"Sometimes this can be easier said than done. But no matter what you’re never alone and I’m so sorry you’re going through this."
Karina attempted to reach out to her fans to urge them to seek help if they are going through similar online abuse.
She added: "You don’t deserve it. I’ll keep naming and shaming these cowards to not only stand up for myself but to hopefully show others you can take the control back. Bullying is NEVER ok."
Appalled at the nasty remarks Karina receives, many fans fled to the comments to condemn the trolls and praise the influencer for taking a stand.
One person commented: "People are mean. But you’re NOT! Love the message you send and I’ll keep following to watch you THRIVE!"
Another user added: "How can anyone ever wish death upon anybody ?! It's sad. We live in a sad, sad world."
Whilst a third person voiced: "If only more people were like you and used their time to spread positivity instead of hate."
Someone else expressed: "You’re my favourite ever, this breaks my heart."
For emotional support, you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org, visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website.
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