Pride: Growing up as an LGBTQIA+ person with a visible difference
Rob talks about the challenges that come from being an LGBTQIA+ person with a visible difference, but also the joy he’s found in his uniqueness.
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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Kate’s Story: “How the Changing Faces Workshop for Parents Helps Families Feel Seen, Supported, and Empowered.”
Campaigner Kate reflects on her experience of being a speaker at a Changing Faces workshop for parents and carers, and how it’s a powerful step toward building understanding and confidence.
Laura’s London Marathon Story: “I want younger me to be proud.”
Laura shares why running the London Marathon for Changing Faces has helped her find confidence…
Leanne’s story: “Birthmarks on the face and body are common: let’s normalise them.”
Leanne shares her journey as a parent raising a daughter with birthmarks on her face and body, highlighting the importance of awareness, support and acceptance for children with visible differences.
Lauren’s story: “I don’t need to cover up”
Lauren has faced many challenges connected to her birthmark, but she’s proud of her Port Wine Stain and the strength she’s developed over the years.
Alison’s story: “I want to be part of the positive change”
Alison has struggled with her self-confidence all her life, but now she wants to step up and support others by telling her story.
Lucy’s story: “I created the representation I needed”
Lola was born with a strawberry birthmark. Here, her mum Lucy talks about the importance of representation and the birthmark community.
Charlotte and Arlo’s story: “Arlo is beautiful, just the way he is”
Arlo was born with two types of birthmarks. His mum, Charlotte, worries about how people might react, but her focus is ensuring that Arlo loves himself as he is.
Eden’s story: “I learned to value my uniqueness”
Eden is a filmmaker with the condition CMTC. Her latest work, ‘Paper Tiger’, explores the experiences of people who look different and encourages acceptance.
Placing respect at the heart of conversations around visible difference
This Anti-Bullying Week, Hannah explains how we can choose respect when talking to people with visible differences.
Kate’s story: “I wouldn’t change that I was born with a birthmark”
Kate has experienced inappropriate comments and stares because of her visible difference. She hopes education will ensure others don’t go through this in the future.
But what if I don’t look different enough?
Katie talks about why it’s taken her so long to accept her birthmark, and how this caused her feelings of “imposter syndrome” as a campaigner.