Former Hollyoaks star Stephanie Davis has been praised by fans for sharing a series of "real" photos.
She decided to ditch the filters and Instagram illusions and instead opted to share a real insight into her life.
The 28-year-old recently went public with her boyfriend Joe Mckalroy, who she has since called "her soulmate".
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Updates since have shown the pair looking incredibly loved-up.
On Wednesday, the star shared how she wanted to keep things real.
Posting a "photo dump" on Instagram she told her many followers that "online isn't real".
Photos included one of her face and neck covered in lotion as she suffered a nasty rash, and another of her with Joe, mid-laughter.
Captioning the post she said: "This is a gentle reminder that a lot of the time what we see isn’t real. Social media Is an easy way to self destruct sometimes if not used in a healthy positive way.
"I’m all up for getting dolled up every now and then I mean who isn’t? But the majority of the time I’m 'Mum'.
"I’m cleaning, doing washing, running around after my beautiful baby making sure he is as happy and as content as can be and taking care of my self in order so that I can be there to be the best mum to him."
She added that "Instagram and life in general with this generation has us always wanting more, and more is often never enough."
Her post continued: "We chase this unrealistic image and feel disappointed when we can’t keep it up, but it’s not real, that’s why we can’t. I have done this my self, compared and criticised my self, chased money, chased fame, chased anything that would change the way I feel about my 's*** self', whether that be drink, drugs, men, shopping, the list is endless."
She added: "For me ... happiness isn’t an edited photo that I sit and wait and validate my worth on how many likes I get".
She then implored her followers to "remember you are worthy and perfect, just the way you are".
Fans rushed to praise her for the unedited collection.
paulalea8356 said: "Wisdom at its best well done"
amyrobbinson1992 said: "You are a massive inspiration thank you for showing us what normal is."
mrs_afroqueenrenia said: "Perfectly said xx"
gemma_sala said: "Couldn't agree more, you're a beautiful soul. I admire your positivity as well".
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