Real stories

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.

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.