Abbie Quinnen shared an emotional Instagram post on Wednesday as she reflected on her scars one year after suffering second and third degree burns in a horror accident.
Last year, the tragic incident that left her with serious burns in her head, neck and shoulder caused a 24-year old dancer to become a victim of a joke.
Abbie also suffered a partial loss of her right ear as well as a small amount of hair damage from the accident.
Fist pump: Abbie Quinnen shared an emotional Instagram post on Wednesday as she reflected on her scars one year after suffering second and third degree burns in a horror accident – pictured with Katie Piper (left), Rochelle Julianne (centre-left) and Sylvia Mac (right)
Abbie uploaded photos of her bandages as they healed, and snaps of her with other body-positive activists.
Sylvia Mac, Rochelle Julianne, and Katie Piper also showed off their scars in bikinis or swimsuits.
A year ago: The 24-year-old dancer had a tragic accident last year as a prank went wrong and she was left with third degree burns on her face, neck, shoulder and arm
Owning it: Abbie continues to look at all the positives in her situation: ‘But I know I haven’t finished my treatments yet, there are other options and most importantly scars don’t define you!’
In her post she said: ‘I would love to say I am fully recovered but unfortunately I’m not and probably never will be as I know I’m going to have lifelong scars!!’
She expressed her disappointment with the fact the accident happened when she was only in her 20s, she said: ‘I’m 24 years old and I have to live like this for the rest of my life with these burn scars on my body!’
Abbie continued by looking at all the positives in her situation: ‘But I know I haven’t finished my treatments yet, there are other options and most importantly scars don’t define you!’
‘My scars are something I am proud of and should be more proud of as they show me every day how strong I am!
‘It has taken me a long time to accept that, but I think I am getting there!’
Abbie finished the London marathon in 2021.
Fundraise: Abbie finished the London marathon in 2021.