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.
Real stories
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.
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Marian’s story: “My scars tell a story”
By showing her scars, Marian hopes to encourage people with visible differences to embrace their skin and love themselves.
Jude’s story: “Having a visible difference that changes over time”
Having psoriasis, which can come and go, has meant Jude has had to go on more than one journey of self-acceptance.
Aimee’s story: “Self-acceptance is the key”
Sharing her experience of having psoriasis with her friends and online communities has helped Aimee embrace her skin and learn to love herself.
Eleanor and Olu share their views on new BBC 3 series, Skin
The Changing Faces campaigners review the new show, which looks at young people with different skin conditions.
Sabira’s story: “The feeling of being understood overwhelmed me”
Opening up helped Sabira feel more confident about her eczema and showed her the importance of discussing visible differences.
Natalie on Vitiligo Awareness Month
Changing Faces campaigner Natalie explains why Vitiligo Awareness Month is a chance to connect and celebrate visible difference.
Kirpal’s story: “What makes you different, makes you beautiful”
Kirpal, who has vitiligo, feels passionately about embracing what makes us unique and raising awareness of visible differences.
Natalie’s story: “Being a campaigner has given me so many opportunities”
Joining Changing Faces as a campaigner has allowed Natalie to raise awareness about the impact of living with a visible difference.
Jude’s story: “How you look does not define you”
Jude, 26, is a Changing Faces campaigner in Scotland who has psoriasis. Her visible difference helped her develop self-acceptance.
Natalie’s story: “I am very positive about life now”
Changing Faces Natalie, 36, talks about growing up with vitiligo, and how sharing her story has made her more confident.
Hannah’s story: “I feel free in my skin”
Seeing other people with visible differences helped Hannah, 25, accept her scleroderma scars. Everyone deserves respect, she says.