Lucy’s story: “Online group support changed my life.”
Lucy’s confidence was knocked during the pandemic, but after attending Peer Group Chat, she found that she gained a lot more confidence than she expected to.
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Lucy’s confidence was knocked during the pandemic, but after attending Peer Group Chat, she found that she gained a lot more confidence than she expected to.
Dave joined our online group support, Peer Group Chat, because he wanted to connect with people who could relate to having a visible difference.
Rob speaks about the importance of being an ally to people with visible differences, and why empathy is the key to everything.
When Kimberley’s son, Charlie, didn’t get into his choice of secondary school, it was an upsetting time. Today, Kimberley shares how they moved forwards.
Ellie has faced stares and stigmatic comments due to scars caused by self-harm, but she hasn’t let this stop her from achieving great things.
It’s natural to want to comfort someone who is struggling with their visible difference, but sometimes a well-meaning word can be invalidating. Sophie talks about how listening can be the best way to show support.
Kaylin shares her hate-related experiences to encourage others to join Changing Faces in challenging unacceptable behaviours.
As a child, Toni was in and out of hospital because of her visible difference, impacting her confidence. Changing Faces helped her to accept herself.
Last year, Tee shared his journey towards feeling comfortable with his sexuality and appearance. Today, Tee updates us as a trans man with a visible difference.
Hayley acquired her visible difference when she received surgery for tumours on her head and neck. Today, she shares her story.
Feeling the stares and whispers of her peers at school made Abi feel uncomfortable, but she didn’t realise it was bullying until she reached out.
After sustaining scars to his face and body, Joe started to shut himself away to avoid stares and judgement. With help from Changing Faces’ skin camouflage team, he soon felt his confidence grow.