Real stories

Natalie and Phil discuss the challenges of living with a visible difference during the pandemic and how they’ve stayed healthy, positive and connected.

Rory and Adam talk about their experiences during lockdown and how it recalls times when they were younger and experienced self-isolation.

Finding a community helped Bronwen regain her confidence. Now she campaigns to support other people with visible differences.

Robin writes about his daughter's role in Malory Towers and his pride that she's a role model for others with visible differences.

Kirpal, who has vitiligo, feels passionately about embracing what makes us unique and raising awareness of visible differences.

Amba, who has two birthmarks, gained the confidence to go makeup-free and now helps other teens with their visible differences.

Marie-Joelle’s son Benjamin was born with Goldenhar syndrome. She shares advice for other parents of kids with visible differences.

Rachel, whose baby daughter Freya has a birthmark on her cheek, believes passionately in raising awareness of visible difference.

Eden was born with a lymphatic malformation. Her mum Chelsea now advocates for tackling the stigma of visible difference.

Paulette believes that we must teach our children that visible differences are positive characteristics.

Tatyana is a burns survivor. She shares her story of adjusting to life with a visible difference.

Ella has become a vocal advocate for people with visible differences, showing that having a visible difference doesn't define you.