Isabella’s story: “I’m no longer ruled by my acne”
Acne has been a big part of Isabella’s life, but she now uses her experiences on social media to celebrate difference and to promote acceptance.
Read or listen to real stories from people affected by visible difference, their parents and families, as well as Changing Faces staff and volunteers. Inspired to share your story? We’d love to hear it – share your story now.
Acne has been a big part of Isabella’s life, but she now uses her experiences on social media to celebrate difference and to promote acceptance.
Georgia has two sons, Theo and Jude, who were both born with clefts. She wants to educate people to be more accepting of difference.
Nina talks about how she's raising daughter Millie – who has a lymphatic malformation – to be strong and confident in her own skin.
Ela, 11, was born with a bilateral cleft lip and cleft of the soft palate. We’re sharing her story as part of our Christmas Appeal.
Julie shares resources for anyone with a visible difference during the pandemic, and support for young people returning to school.
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.
Paulette believes that we must teach our children that visible differences are positive characteristics.
Tatyana is a burns survivor. She shares her story of adjusting to life with a visible difference.
Kimberley writes about her eight-year-old son Charlie, who has raised thousands for Changing Faces and was awarded a young heroes medal.
Lottie writes about how people's reactions to her visible difference don't stop her from going after what she wants in life.