This 5’11" Androgynous Beauty Is Nobody’s Doormat: Shannon Clagett

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We asked model Shannon Clagett to be a part of the What's Underneath Project because, at 5’11”, Shannon creates an ideal of beauty that's not about eating disorders or airbrushing, but that's about being her true androgynous self. With no-holds-barred honesty, Shannon opens up about her struggles with a lost childhood, which included physical abuse by her father, emotional neglect by her mother, life-threatening drug use, and bulimia. Now, Shannon is positive and healthy. As she confidently declares, “If something in my life doesn't make me happy, then it's not there anymore.”
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@deebelievesinyou 9 лет назад

"Everyone was really hurting me...and it's like, where's the person that looks after me? 'Cause I look after everybody." This. Human. Being. I admire how forthcoming she is. I am so happy that she has her voice, which too often gets silenced or lost when a person has to go through so much at a young age.

@adamst.martin1932 6 лет назад

You have to be strong.. Don't you let your life down.... be strong....

@nicolaablett7790 4 года назад

identify with this statement big time

@hyalos6894 3 года назад

💛

@loony10 8 лет назад

these stories are so powerful and sincere. i don't know how the interviewers do this, i pretty much start tearing whenever they do.

@lindsayosterhoff2459 9 лет назад

This is powerful and amazing. I wanted to hug her through the screen even before she talked about never being hugged when she was younger.

@bluebutterfly3338 9 лет назад

Lindsay Osterhoff I felt absoultly the same!!

@CallHerChristian 9 лет назад

Lindsay Osterhoff Ditto

@lindsayosterhoff2459 8 лет назад

I was under the impression that this model still used female pronouns. My apologies if I'm incorrect.

@lindsayosterhoff2459 8 лет назад

It depends on if one is talking about androgynous style or androgynous gender identity. It's unfair to assume on that alone without knowing which they mean. There's a big difference between androgynous style and androgynous gender.

@TheMysteryMachine 9 лет назад

What a lesson. You never know what other people go through. If I saw her on the street, I'd think, "wow, what a looker, being beautiful makes your life easier". HAH. I was so wrong.

@huntingtonsdiseaseawarenes850 7 лет назад

yeah thats what people think of me and I have multiple chronic disabilities. fuck people like you who make my life harder with internalized ableism.

@lexaneli 8 лет назад

I had to stop watching this because it breaks my heart to see people hurt so deep inside. It's like watching someone dying from far and you can't reach them to help. Ohh Shannon, you are beautiful, physically you are beautiful too. You are intriguing, and it is that which sets you apart is what attract others to you. There are different layers to beauty and the world can be cruel. Hurt people hurt other people. You have to try so hard to protect your innocence. The purest parts inside of you that is not affected by the ugly parts of this world. You are loved, admired and beautiful to those you show your vulnerability and honesty to.

@isabellabobadilla1260 8 лет назад

such a beautiful beautiful person

@minad658 7 лет назад

I had a similar childhood and can relate to her. She's very strong for changing her life around.

@danbauchihauwa1231 3 года назад

Mighty hugs to you darling❤️

@candygirl7586 8 лет назад

"Where was the person who protected me, Where's the person that looked after me"? I understand. Those who are Supposed To Protect us often do the most damage. I believe you are an amazing person. Thanks so much, for this video.

@woonko3300 7 лет назад

candygirl issh that got you too? me too

@miriamkorver1443 8 лет назад

5'11" is 1.80 m, that's not weird. I find it questionable whether it should be mentioned in the title of the video.

@nibirue 8 лет назад

+Miriam Korver it is weird. Cause society or at least most places, like it when girls are 5'5" or so. I would know, I"m only 5'9" and feel like the Eiffel tower.

@nibirue 8 лет назад

+Miriam Korver it is weird. Cause society or at least most places, like it when girls are 5'5" or so. I would know, I"m only 5'9" and feel like the Eiffel tower.

@miriamkorver1443 8 лет назад

Zulu Armand I'm 1,67 (about 5'5") and seen as small. It depends on where you live, though. 1,80 m (about 5"11) is average in my country. You'd have a perfectly common length here. I live in the Netherlands where the tallest people of the world are. What area did you mean by 'society or at least most places'?

@Lowriad 8 лет назад

+Miriam Korver she was probably the tallest girl in her school. It's not freakishly tall or anything but it's pretty tall for a woman. Bearing in mind that models are over six feet tall so it's not a negative thing, just something that makes her stand out.

@kalinamitchell8756 8 лет назад

i'm a girl, 16 an 5'11 it is really hard it actually isnt that tall but for a girl it is because every other girl is normally smaller and you are the size of the boys

@quinnb602 8 лет назад

Wow she is completely courageous and so strong. I have no words. She's so beautiful inside and out, truly.

@skyfitsheaven 9 лет назад

Oh gosh she's stunning and so unique ♥ I loved the story, I can relate a little

@bw8450 8 лет назад

+Marko Simić But fcking i know the title states androgynous but damn she looks like an ugly boy.

@rossellabittichesu4284 7 лет назад

she actually looks stunning to me. And it's such a shame that after watching a video like this I still find comments like yours. You should be ashamed

@AlexandraDavidoff 9 лет назад

Shannon may have not had many people in her past say she is beautiful, but I will say it now: she is beautiful.

@wyattnicks2283 7 лет назад

"welcome to dating your dad" is like the most relatable thing I've ever heard lmao

@zoes5251 8 лет назад

Such a strong person to protect her brother and become such a beautiful person inside and out after the crap.

@laurenm.2166 9 лет назад

'Comparison is the thief of joy.'

@sueforte4947 3 года назад

I love this!

@MsLotusBlooms 7 лет назад

If I had known her growing up, I would have been her bestie. Outcasts make the best and most interesting friends.

@MsLotusBlooms 7 лет назад

You should take your own advice.

@MsLotusBlooms 7 лет назад

There was nothing I said that wasn't genuine toward her. I think you believe it isn't because sadly no one probably felt that way towards you. By your behavior, it's clear why that probably is.

@huntingtonsdiseaseawarenes850 7 лет назад

all I was thinking watching this was that I would have been her buddy so hard..

@brighgeal8117 8 лет назад

What a damn brave person.

@BreannaBaozi 9 лет назад

Everything about her is beautiful! Her hair, her face, her body, her mind, her soul. Everything is so great and she's definitely a person with great wisdom.

@jasmijnverhoef9225 8 лет назад

I wish I couldve been someone from their school so i could be their friend. I have so much respect for this and i started crying at the end and i dont know,, i wanted to just go through my screen and talk to them and give them a hug.

@zzhannon 9 лет назад

all of these women are so brave. respect.

@zzhannon 9 лет назад

people ***

@jules6534 8 лет назад

ikr

@heartsareopengraves 9 лет назад

Wow, this was raw. I can relate to this beautiful woman. I adore every part of her soul and I'm very grateful that she decided to open herself up to the world and share her story. Thank you Shannon and thank you StyleLikeU! Geo from Auckland, NZ

@Eihpos97 9 лет назад

Wow this one made me cry. I adore these videos.

@abbyissotan 7 лет назад

she has great self-realization and great awareness of her thoughts. I'm so happy for how strong she is

@katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364 3 года назад

"The loneliest people are the kindest, the saddest people smile the brightest, and the most damaged people are the wisest. All because they don't wish to see others suffer like they do" ~ anonymous ~

@mylafouad3575 8 лет назад

That was very moving ! Strong lady

@annatschrepitsch2048 9 лет назад

Ok. Let's face it she is so tough! I'm overewhelmed by her. She was the one who made me cry ... Shannon you are so strong (and btw individual, crazy, charming, ...) She is someone that I call an idol.

@kashmoneyhunnie 9 лет назад

I can't say enough how tremendous this project is, and I hope that you do see this out of all your comments...you see that I applaud you. I am so proud to be living in a world, where despite the hard and the ugly and awful, there are people like you making videos like this, that are teaching people. Expanding people vibrationally, and giving them the tools to help love themselves on a deeper level. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, and congratulations on such a successful project.

@mmaruification 9 лет назад

I watched it several times, this story is amazing, everything is about how you handle your past. She handled it greatly and now having the strength for telling her story is beyond admirable. I don't know if I have the strength of telling all my insecurities to a camera, and knowing there will be hundreds of anonymous viewers listening to it is kind of terrifying. But it has helped me so much, and I imagine that's why this project exists, to listen to another voice that says indirectly that you have to find your inner one. Great project, great people involved, love it

@UltimateGenosyko 8 лет назад

She is gorgeous

@parentsupervision 9 лет назад

Oh love, your story brought me to tears. You're so strong and beautiful and intelligent and I hope you find your happiness, you deserve it so much. I wish I could reach through this screen and give you a hug.

@BeckettsCastle423 9 лет назад

i fucking love this look

@brittanywong6331 9 лет назад

These always make me tear up, these people have shown me what the real world is like. I love how they have the strength to talk about their past and be willing to teach others what they've learned.

@Nanancay 8 лет назад

jesus I keep crying while watching these videos

@larissaortega8970 8 лет назад

me too

@irismay8615 9 лет назад

Love her, she's so strong to still be going, a real inspiration.

@mjacksonisperfect 8 лет назад

I'm 17 and I'm 5'10" didn't know it was that tall

@patatoona 8 лет назад

omg I want to hug her

@Olhildr 8 лет назад

SUCH an inspiration. I'm finding that those that have been through a lot, like severe, life threatening eating disorders, have a high level of insight into what's life all about.

@ortem000 9 лет назад

Such a little whirlwind. I appreciate her passion and admire her stamina. Oh, and her pants are pretty fly.

@mayhemmedley5237 8 лет назад

This hurts me to be honest. I honestly relate to her struggles so much. I've hated myself for so many years and I still struggle with my body image being a woman assigned male at birth and growing up living a lie and having my parents never noticing how much they'd hurt me with the smallest things down to the bigger things. I remember daydreaming and even dreaming about being a woman and being happy and I couldn't figure it out until I met people who understood and loved me for who I was as a person and not as a fictional person I pretended to be. I probably wrote shit ton of stuff here, but it feels nice to let it out.

@sarahrosen5000 7 лет назад

When she asked "Where is the person that's going to protect ME" I was heartbroken. That was heavy. I'm so happy for her that she's in a way better place now.

@tanyabarr1 9 лет назад

This is the most empowering project. A million thanks for doing these. It has become a touchstone for when I need to replenish.

@fistfights 8 лет назад

I feel uneasy when I hear people talk about how thankful they are that their bodies "snapped back" it makes me feel like if your body didn't snap back or your hair didn't grow back that would be something to be ashamed of. I then wonder if this is my own insecurity towards the societal norm of having a small tight body or if it's truly something that should be addressed. We should all be allowed to be thankful for ourselves and our bodies. I just truly wonder how a woman, whose body didn't go back, feels when she hears comments like these. Lovely woman, lovely discussion.

@cityg62 9 лет назад

This is my favorite one and I find myself keep coming back to it.

@Hailz12211 8 лет назад

oh the tears.

@lindamunro4422 4 года назад

My heart is literally breaking right now after watching this video. As a child all she wanted was for someone, her parents to do their job and to look after her...She was a child and she needed looking after and to be told/shown that she was loved. This truly moved me, I am glad that she is in a much better place health wise. Well done Shannon 👏 ✌ 💜 💜

@StyleLikeU1 4 года назад

@spangled_soul 8 лет назад

What a captivating re-telling of her life. Man she is inspiring.

@Edible_Kittens 8 лет назад

Holy shit I love this person. She's just so enigmatic in her way of speaking. So enthralling. Yeah keep rocking on being you!

@KayciazWorld 8 лет назад

I love how open and honest she is, what an amazing person

@CallHerChristian 9 лет назад

She is beautiful and strong and it is because of people like her who have the guts to open up about their struggles and speak that help everyone else including myself feel like they are not alone. Thank you so much Shannon for being candid and open about your story.

@slimdudeDJC 9 лет назад

It was heartwrenching to hear her story. It kind of hit home a bit and I found myself somewhat tearful a few times. It's a real son of a bitch when people abuse children, especially their own. Certainly when it comes from someone else, children can run to their parents. But when it IS the parents, then there's nowhere else to run. That's why drugs are often the common denominator in self-destruction of young people. They hurt b/c of the experiences they have with dysfunctional adults. I could go on about this but I'll just say that I'm glad she got through all of it alive and well with a budding modeling career to boot!!

@DianaHernandez-hv1kl 7 лет назад

This is my favorite one so far! Such a beautiful person inside & out❤️

@MsCherryeating 8 лет назад

Thank you so much, Shannon! You finally spoke out what I myself am not able to do. I will not say that I can totally understand what exactly happened to you and how that must have felt because I never experienced that. But I can relate to all you said about not feeling in the right place, about craving for acknowledgement as a person and your efforts and finally get to that point where you have to clean that mess up yourself... I`m still cleaning up and it`s hard and you feel like knocking yourself out sometimes because you were living these automatisms everyday and that`s hard to break. But thank you for the inspiration you gave me, even though this has been almost two years since this went online. But words never die they say so rock on!

@andyk6192 8 лет назад

this is too familiar. thank you for this.

@nadegekukutai 9 лет назад

This was amazing, love love love! Really helped me change my mindset since Bulimia is something I struggle with. Thankyou so much ❤️

@sophiaaldous3199 9 лет назад

Thank you for sharing your story, Shannon. It moved me deeply. Thank you StyleLikeU for providing the forum.

@iferjackson 2 года назад

This was so beautiful and powerful. Thank you and thanks to Shannon for being so vulnerable on camera to share herself like this with us. This video is a gift.

@Tzipporah36 3 года назад

I am sending love, healing and compassion to Shannon. What a beautiful, strong and brilliant person

@anastasiafromdp 7 лет назад

Beautiful girl, beautiful soul. Felt like hugging her throughout the video.. Hope she found someone to take real good care of her.

@majesticmelloww 8 лет назад

love love these interviews... this one made me emotional

@000foxyroxy000 9 лет назад

I'm in love with this project and the courage of the people taking part in it. You're all so beautiful, strong and inspirational.

@WhyUGotStretchPants 9 лет назад

I found myself sobbing when she began to talk about the being happy part. Idk why but I saw myself being exactly that person she described at 50. I thank her for telling her story and sharing her great soul with us because I did not realize how unhappy I was until she began to speak about happiness. She has inspired me in soooo many ways, and I am so thankful. She's such a beautiful person, inside and out and I'm glad that she has recognized her worth.

@ea7535 6 лет назад

OMG, this girl... I've never seen you before but I love how you talk, how strong you are, smart, caring, brave... You've been through things that no child should ever go through and you came out just amazing. Better than a lot of people with much easier backgrounds. You're really beautiful!

@irise6661 7 лет назад

i used to watch this so much years ago and now watching it again is reminding me of how i've changed. she's so strong it's crazy, i admire her endlessly

@peachrocker1 9 лет назад

love this, need more people like her, representing the tall girls

@---nobody--- 6 лет назад

peachrocker1 Yass! I’m 5’11 too

@andreacardenas9431 8 лет назад

She's really strong, even though I haven't had the honor to meet her, I'm proud of her

@TheSpringflower02 9 лет назад

Wow.... This one really touch my Heart and bought tears to my eyes.. She is very brave and inspiring for sharing her story.

@maxmoovin 4 года назад

I love your truth. I am a survivor of physical and mental abuse my entire childhood. Thank you for sharing your story. Powerful. I too found my happy place. Blessings sweetheart. Geoffrey..

@ivismiles 6 лет назад

I adore this person... she is so brave to share her hurts with us... thank you to her and to you for this.

@abiblabla 8 лет назад

This made me cry so bad. Girl, you're amazing, i wish i had your strenght to surivive

@beautyOBSESSEDkay 9 лет назад

This project is amazing, beautiful, and enchanting. Please continue to do projects like this.

@yoyoboho4219 9 лет назад

wow shes so strong! so inspiring!!

@ems8717 7 лет назад

my life has been a struggle and seeing these videos it give a me a feel of comnection that we are not alone.❤

@karenkohr2382 3 года назад

Your honesty is captivating.

@minervagalvez4748 2 года назад

I couldn't finish this video...so much ANGER!!!

@channabrennon2017 3 года назад

Aww..she is so sweet and beautiful and deserves all the good she recieves

@tiffanygaydos8997 3 года назад

Shannon...you are amazing, you are loving, you are kind, you are so strong and you are a beauty inside and out!! BIG hug!!

@soheelcanaan713 7 лет назад

oooh made me cryy so badlyyy but thanks for sharing that ..shes amazing

@kristakacz 9 лет назад

this is the one that truly made me cry..

@dandeliondunmer3637 7 лет назад

That sounds terrible. The worst thing would be the isolation as a child. It takes so much more work for some people to be happy and live functional life because of what they've gone through.

@tiapl888 8 лет назад

omg this is so inspirational and I couldn't help but cry

@reallifedoll4 8 лет назад

Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing this story. :)

@Marjol 9 лет назад

Thank you for sharing this.

@AraJade 9 лет назад

Thankyou for putting this out into the world. THANK. YOU.

@ilya8132 6 лет назад

Thank you, Shannon

@jennaherrera6042 8 лет назад

Wow , this made me feel so many feelings my childhood was just like hers much love to her !

@jacoblarosque8188 9 лет назад

i can relate so much to her - what a beautiful spirit and mind...I hope she will be fine

@keshiemansouri9391 7 лет назад

Sometimes we fail to realize that these amazingly beautiful ppl are just that PPL. I love her honesty. It's truly refreshing.

@littleblackbabycat Год назад

I love all these interviews 😍 💕 ❤ I've noticed how by the end when they are raw, almost naked literally and emotionally.... is when they relaxed, glowed and their real beauty shone out. Wonderful.