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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Prisha, Tulsi and Shankar on having a visible difference in the South Asian community.

4 May 2022

Our podcast is back and we're excited to hear from ambassador Tulsi, who is talking to Prisha and Shankar this week.

A young woman with psoriasis against a pale background

What makes a villain? Jude reflects on National Superhero Day

28 April 2022

It’s National Superhero Day, and our campaigner Jude shares thoughts on her favourite Netflix series, The Umbrella Academy.

A white woman in her twenties, with brunette hair and glasses. She's wearing a red off-the-shoulder blouse and glasses. Her left eye sits slightly lower than her right which is her visible difference.

Hannah’s story: “I pretend I’m a celebrity to cope with staring.”

21 April 2022

Hannah's confidence has grown as she's reached her twenties. But it wasn't always like this. She shares her journey.

Jess is an actor with alopecia. She is wearing a black cami top and gold hoop earrings, and smiles at the camera. She is stood in front of a white background.

Jess’s story: “Alopecia was my unique selling point.”

5 April 2022

Jess is an actor and drama teacher, and shares her experiences of having alopecia in the industry.

A woman with Crouzon syndrome wearing glasses and smiling at the camera

Mikaela on the power and challenges of visibility

31 March 2022

Mikaela shares her wish for a peaceful Day of Transgender Visibility for everyone.

A close up image of a white woman with dark red hair who has marks on her skin from acne

Sarah’s story: “In my career, I’ve had to deal with hurtful remarks”

24 March 2022

As a beauty therapist, Sarah has had hurtful comments about her skin. Now, she tells students to treat each client with compassion.

April, is seven years old and has blonde hair on the left side of her head, and brunette on the right. Her visible difference is seen through the bones in her left cheek and jaw bones, making the left side of her face appear larger. April smiles at the camera, she is stood in front of a pond and is wearing a fluffy white coat and black spotted dress.

Vikki’s story: “I now know how to react to people’s stares”

18 March 2022

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

Susan, Head of Education & Learning, outside with a backpack

Susan introduces our new youth work resources

16 March 2022

Our Head of Education and Learning, Susan, shares how our new resources can help youth workers and volunteers better support young people with visible differences.