Vikki’s story: “I now know how to react to people’s stares”
With help from our Support and Information line, Vikki learned how to respond to stares and questions about her child’s appearance.
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.
With help from our Support and Information line, Vikki learned how to respond to stares and questions about her child’s appearance.
Katy, who was born with Goldenhar syndrome, understood that she needed support to change the way she saw herself.
Naomi reflects on how being involved with us as a child helped her cope with school and comments from strangers.
For Ella, running has not only helped her build confidence and make friends, it's also helped her to educate people about visible difference.
Shelley reflects on how writing about her childhood experiences and having a visible difference has made her the person she is today.
Ella, Changing Faces volunteer campaigner, writes about supporting her dad on his Liverpool to Skegness cycle challenge.
Marie-Joelle’s son Benjamin was born with Goldenhar syndrome. She shares advice for other parents of kids with visible differences.
Eden was born with a lymphatic malformation. Her mum Chelsea now advocates for tackling the stigma of visible difference.
Ella has become a vocal advocate for people with visible differences, showing that having a visible difference doesn't define you.
Samaśuri transformed her mental outlook, and is now passionate about helping other people who are struggling with low self-esteem.
Emma was born with Char syndrome. She wants people to understand the impact of their words, and to realise that abuse is a hate crime.
Getting a job she loves helped Hannah, who has craniosynostosis, develop her confidence. Now she doesn't let anyone bring her down.