Julie on our children and young people’s services during the pandemic
Julie shares resources for anyone with a visible difference during the pandemic, and support for young people returning to school.
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.
Julie shares resources for anyone with a visible difference during the pandemic, and support for young people returning to school.
Actor Crystal, who has a skin flap on her right cheek, is determined that actors with visible differences should be seen and heard.
Rachel, who has a birthmark around her eye, has discovered that living with a visible difference gives her empathy for others.
Sam, our Head of Wellbeing Services, shares tips on how to be a more empathetic listener.
Ella, Changing Faces volunteer campaigner, writes about supporting her dad on his Liverpool to Skegness cycle challenge.
Stephanie used to hide her visible difference, but becoming a mum (not to mention a brave haircut!) led her to self-acceptance.
AJ has a port wine stain birthmark on his face. Building up his confidence and resilience helped AJ live the life he wants to.
Changing Faces campaigner Natalie explains why Vitiligo Awareness Month is a chance to connect and celebrate visible difference.
Lindsay’s dad has a vascular anomaly. Together they campaign for Changing Faces and raise awareness of visible differences.
Graham has a port wine birthmark on his face. With the support of his family, he has boosted his self-esteem and positivity.
George has a rare skin cancer which causes tumours. He wants to help other people with visible differences feel accepted.
Jude and Shankar chat about how lockdown has affected their wellbeing and share the different ways they’ve been taking care of their mental health.