Saoirse Hanley: Having a wonky left eye has been an insecurity of mine for my whole life, but has taught me so much

The first time I remember being made conscious of my eye was when I was 12. I was in first year at secondary school, desperately eager to make friends and impress my peers. Mustering up all the confidence I could, I asked a boy in my class a question. He looked at me, puzzled and silent, until he eventually said: “Are you talking to me?”