Louise O'Neill: 'You can't tell how unhealthy someone is by their appearance'

Louise O'Neill. Photo: Cathal Noonan
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to meet a writer I admire very much. Her work is provocative, ground-breaking, and frequently very funny.
She often writes about her body, and her experiences as a fat woman. I posted a photo on Instagram and someone commented on how ‘healthy’ I looked in comparison to her. I put the phone down but for one, dizzying second, I was tempted to reply.