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Janelle was diagnosed with Juvenile Dermatomyositis when she was six. The comments she received continue to impact her, but surrounded by support, she’s gone on to live a happy life.
Hayley has neurofibromatosis, which has made life challenging, but support from Changing Faces has helped her look to the future more positively.
After acquiring burns scarring on 50% of her body, Charlotte no longer recognised the person she saw in the mirror. But those scars tell a story of survival.
Dahlia’s daughter was born with Congenital Melanocytic Naevus. By writing a children's book, Dahlia is helping to raise awareness and representation for all children living with a visible difference.
Bianca shares her journey to confidence with keloid scarring, finding support in online communities.
Abi was born with Lymphatic Malformation. People’s reactions to her condition made her self-consciousness, but thanks to a strong support network, she’s coming to terms with her condition.
Caroline chose to have a mastectomy after discovering she carries a BRCA2 mutation. Online dating has brought people’s ignorance to light, but she doesn't regret her decision.
Being diagnosed with linear scleroderma was physically and mentally challenging for Holly. Working in medicine is her dream, and she hopes to help others like her feel supported.
Sneha’s craniofacial dysplasia has impacted her both physically and emotionally. However, she hasn’t let it stop her from pursuing her love of dance, music and teaching.
As a teenager, Eden felt that finding love with a visible difference was impossible. Then she met someone who accepts all of her, realising that attraction is much more than appearance.
Ash was born with CMN. Bullying and harmful myths about her condition caused her pain, but she’s determined to celebrate her difference by supporting others facing challenges too.
Acquiring a facial difference after cancer led to Vikki rebuilding her identity. She realised that her value never came from her appearance, but from her character.