Real stories

As a beauty therapist, Sarah has had hurtful comments about her skin. Now, she tells students to treat each client with compassion.

Sophie shares what being a woman with a visible difference means to her.

Chrissie tells us what it was like to share her story online for the first time.

Volunteer campaigner Sophie reflects on what it felt like to share her story with us.

Chloe shares how she learned to accept her keloid scars and why empathy is key when it comes to conversations around visible difference.

Abigail struggled to talk openly about her scars. Starting an Instagram account to document her journey helped her grow in confidence.

Graham sustained burns as a child. Now he's sharing his story to encourage young people who look different to never limit themselves.

Sophie talks about how she learned to accept her scars and deal with people's reactions.

Christine, who sustained burns at the age of 3, tells us how pursuing her dream to be a performer started her on a journey towards self-acceptance.

Acting helped Robert grow in confidence in his youth. Now he wants to see more positive representation of people with visible differences on screen.

Acne has been a big part of Isabella’s life, but she now uses her experiences on social media to celebrate difference and to promote acceptance.

By showing her scars, Marian hopes to encourage people with visible differences to embrace their skin and love themselves.