Jenny’s story: “Everyone deserves to feel safe”
Jenny's experiences of being bullied at school for having a visible difference inspired her to become a Changing Faces campaigner.
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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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Naomi’s story: “I recommend the online peer group chat to anyone with a visible difference”
Naomi explains how our online peer group chat helped her talk to people who have had similar experiences with visible difference.
Bianca’s story: “You can handle anything that life throws at you”
Bianca developed keloids as a teenager, but with the support of a positive online group, she learned to love her visible difference.
Seria’s story: “It is hard but it does get better”
Seria was involved in a collision which caused facial scarring. Cycling played a key role in her recovery and mental wellbeing.
Charlie’s story: Making his parents proud
Kimberley writes about her eight-year-old son Charlie, who has raised thousands for Changing Faces and was awarded a young heroes medal.
Tulsi’s story: “I wear my scars with pride. Each has its own story”
Burns survivor Tulsi uses her experiences to help others, and wants better representation of people with visible differences.