Beverley’s story: “Self-acceptance is the key”
After being bullied at school, Beverley considered removing her birthmark, but then she realised that her love for herself was more important than anything.
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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.
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Felicity’s story: “The most important thing that skin camouflage gives you is choice”
After using skin camouflage products since she was a child, Felicity decided to become a Skin Camouflage Practitioner - and support others using our service.
Karen’s story: “I kept telling myself: ‘They’re just freckles'”
Karen's skin condition caused her a tough time at school and university. But moving to Australia in her twenties changed her outlook on life.
Debbie on parenting a young child with a visible difference
Watch Debbie’s story about being a parent to a child with a birthmark and the struggle her family faced in getting the right support.
Peter on dating and relationships
Our campaigner Peter discusses dating as a person with a visible difference and his hopes for more open conversations on the topic.
Hannah on TV show Malory Towers
Young media champion Hannah discusses her views about representation on TV and how Malory Towers is getting it right.
Abbie’s story: “Confident in my own skin”
After struggling with self-confidence at school, Abbie is now embracing her scars and sharing her story to help others feel less alone.
Robert’s story: “I will never forget that first feeling of being on stage”
Acting helped Robert grow in confidence in his youth. Now he wants to see more positive representation of people with visible differences on screen.
Peter’s story: “The hidden issues underneath some people’s visible differences”
Our campaigner Peter wants to help people understand the whole of his visible difference – include those aspects that people can’t see.
Amba’s story: “My glaucoma is caused by my visible difference”
Our campaigner Amba discusses how glaucoma affects her and what it’s like to live with an invisible condition as part of her visible difference.
Prisha’s story: “People with a visible difference can do anything”
Prisha talks about how sharing her story has helped others and discusses her workplace experiences as a person with a visible difference.
Paulette’s story: “Always remember to celebrate our differences”
Paulette explains how being open and honest about her birthmark has helped her to feel much more confident in her own skin.