Jen’s story: “Skin Camouflage helps me live with my telangiectasias”
Jen has telangiectasias on her legs and has been keeping them covered for years. Changing Faces’ Skin Camouflage Service has helped her to step out of her comfort zone.
Real stories
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.
All stories
Equal opportunity: Creating space for actors with visible differences
As an actor, campaigner Beau worries about how their visible difference might limit the roles available to them, due to casting biases. They talk about how actors with visible differences need to be seen on screen as more than just villains.
Halloween: A mask on top of a mask
Campaigner Marc shares why Halloween has always been a complicated time for him. From wearing a Perspex mask after life-changing burns to questioning how visible differences are portrayed in horror culture, Marc invites us to look beneath the layers.
Making sure Halloween is scary for the right reasons
Our Senior Campaigns and Communications Officer, Shelley, shares why Halloween can be tricky for the visible difference community. Let’s make Halloween a treat for everyone.
Savannah’s story: “Navigating life with NF2”
Savannah has found life with NF2 challenging. Counselling from Changing Faces has enabled her to take steps forward to a brighter future.
Confidence after Facial Surgery: Sarah’s story
Sarah shares her journey of living with a facial difference. Today, she’s rebuilding her confidence after facial surgery and hopes to encourage others to see their true worth beyond appearance.
Lis’ story: “Regaining my confidence following skin grafts”
Lis became isolated and struggled with her new appearance after having skin grafts on her eyelids. Changing Faces’ Skin Camouflage Service has helped her to rebuild that lost confidence.
John’s story: “Living to the full with a Cavernous Haemangioma Lymphangioma”
John has a Cavernous Haemangioma Lymphangioma. While it has impacted him emotionally and physically, he makes sure it doesn’t stop him enjoying life.
Carla’s story: “Coming to terms with the hyperpigmentation on my face”
After developing hyperpigmentation on her face, Carla lost confidence. Changing Faces’ Skin Camouflage Service has helped her to regain it.
Supporting My Child with Goldenhar Syndrome: Oscar’s Positive Start to School.
Kaitlyn shares Oscar’s journey of starting school with Goldenhar syndrome, highlighting the challenges and successes along the way. From navigating visible differences to building an inclusive learning environment, Oscar’s story offers hope to any parent raising a child with Goldenhar Syndrome.
The challenge of selfie culture when you have a visible difference
Campaigner Ellie talks about the difficulties that come from selfie culture when you have a visible difference, from feeling you need to hide your true self to being censored.
Gemma’s story: “I don’t let my ptosis hold me back”
Gemma has ptosis due to Noonan syndrome. She’s battled with her self-esteem, but this hasn't stopped her from pursuing a career teaching others to use their voice confidently.