Real stories

With help from our Support and Information line, Vikki learned how to respond to stares and questions about her child’s appearance.

Watch Debbie’s story about being a parent to a child with a birthmark and the struggle her family faced in getting the right support.

Kate's son William was born with the condition Treacher Collins Syndrome. She shares her family's journey and hopes for William's future.

Georgia has two sons, Theo and Jude, who were both born with clefts. She wants to educate people to be more accepting of difference.

Ela, 11, was born with a bilateral cleft lip and cleft of the soft palate. Ella and her parents share her journey of acceptance and how Changing Faces has helped.

Kiri has alopecia, and when her daughter Paiva also started losing her hair, it pushed her to accept their visible differences.

Julie shares resources for anyone with a visible difference during the pandemic, and support for young people returning to school.

Lindsay’s dad has a vascular anomaly. Together they campaign for Changing Faces and raise awareness of visible differences.

Robin writes about his daughter's role in Malory Towers and his pride that she's a role model for others with visible differences.

Marie-Joelle’s son Benjamin was born with Goldenhar syndrome. She shares advice for other parents of kids with visible differences.

Rachel, whose baby daughter Freya has a birthmark on her cheek, believes passionately in raising awareness of visible difference.

Eden was born with a lymphatic malformation. Her mum Chelsea now advocates for tackling the stigma of visible difference.