As a 16-year-old wearing a size 10 G bra, I believe it should be legal for me to get a breast reduction. On a day-to-day basis, I face back and shoulder pain, breast pain, constant insecurities which cause anxiety attacks and just overall discomfort. I have about four shirts because it is physically impossible to find something that fits because fashion is centred around tall, skinny girls with small to average boobs. Not to mention the hassle of finding a bra that is the right size and that is affordable. I should not have to pay $60.00 just so I can be pain-free every day. It’s frustrating to be recognised as ‘the girl with big boobs’ and not by my name or personality. And forget swimwear that fits because it just does not exist.

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