Real stories

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.

Lottie writes about how people's reactions to her visible difference don't stop her from going after what she wants in life.

Visible difference champion Ella, who has cranio-fronto-nasal dysplasia affecting the face and skull, prepares for a half marathon.

Mikaela is 28 and has a genetic disorder called Crouzon syndrome. She sees her visible difference as a positive.

Ariel, an inspirational young writer from the US who has Crouzon syndrome, shares how she came to realise that beauty is subjective.