I was twelve years old when it happened. My body matured overnight. In my Italian family the women were gifted with either voluptuous breasts or a great booty. I got the breasts.

I was shy as an adolescent and I wasn't thrilled with my breasts - I thought they were too big. I was never comfortable being the center of attention and all I wanted to do was blend in.

 Whether it was reality or not I just felt all the boys’ eyes went right to – well you know where. I was so self -conscious that if I was walking along a street and I saw a group of boys I would cross over or take another route just so I would not have to pass close to them.

Yes I had self-confidence issues…and yes I got over them and learned to love me and the girls!