Jenny’s story: ‘Everyone deserves to feel safe’
Jenny is a Changing Faces campaigner and she has a scar across her abdomen and no belly button. Every environment you’re in... Read More
Aimee’s story: ‘Self-acceptance is the key’
Aimee has a skin condition called psoriasis. The only opinions that matter are those of the people that love you and are kind to... Read More
Florence’s story: ‘Take pride in your unique experience’
Florence’s right eye is partially closed due to ptosis, which causes drooping of the upper eyelid. Having a visible difference can be challenging, but... Read More
Shannon’s story: ‘You will go out there and show them’
Shannon is a Changing Faces campaigner and has a birthmark on the right side of her face. Accepting my birthmark and learning... Read More
Peter’s story: ‘I knew it was ok to be different’
Peter has Sturge-Weber Syndrome, a rare condition associated with a port wine stain. I want to see more representation of visible differences... Read More
Olu’s story: ‘Find yourself as a person’
Olu was born with a lymphatic malformation in the form of a mass on his face and neck. In your general day-to-day... Read More
Ryan’s story: ‘Learn to question the ideas that cause you shame’
Ryan has a cleft lip and palate. Soon you will begin to recognise that you are valid, disfigurement is ok, and beauty... Read More
Naomi’s story: ‘I would recommend the online peer group chat to anyone with a visible difference’
Naomi has ptosis, a condition which causes a drooping or falling of the upper eyelid. From taking part in the group I... Read More
Bianca’s story: ‘You can handle anything that life throws at you’
Bianca has keloid scars on her face, chest and back which were caused by acne. Now when people make comments, I educate them about my condition if they... Read More
Eleanor’s story: ‘I am not bothered by my birthmark’
Hi! I’m Eleanor and I was born with a port wine stain birthmark on the right side of my face. And I... Read More