Real stories

Having a cleft impacted Stacey’s confidence growing up. Now she has a son, also with a cleft, she wants to make the world a more accepting place for him and others with a visible difference.

Robert acquired facial scarring after being assaulted at the age of 15. He’s using his voice as a politician to get better support for others in similar circumstances.

People have treated Mary poorly throughout her life because of her skin condition. She believes society must change to enable people like her to live peacefully.

Developing vitiligo caused Joti to hide her skin for 20 years. Now she’s in a place where she can embrace her condition and speak out.

This Christmas, Stephanie urges people to be kind to parents of children who have visible differences, and think twice before making comments that could unintentionally hurt or upset them.

Lola was born with a strawberry birthmark. Here, her mum Lucy talks about the importance of representation and the birthmark community.

Arlo was born with two types of birthmarks. His mum, Charlotte, worries about how people might react, but her focus is ensuring that Arlo loves himself as he is.

Rowan has experienced unwanted advice and unkind comments because of her acne. Now she wants to deconstruct the biases that people often have around the condition.

Eden is a filmmaker with the condition CMTC. Her latest work, ‘Paper Tiger’, explores the experiences of people who look different and encourages acceptance.

Anthony Lexa, best known for playing Abbi on Sex Education, opens up about her journey with Topical Steroid Withdrawal. Inspired by her healing, she’s launched a merchandise line, with proceeds supporting Changing Faces.

This Anti-Bullying Week, Hannah explains how we can choose respect when talking to people with visible differences.

Reuben, a model and advocate with vitiligo, shares his journey of embracing his skin condition and using it to promote diversity, equity, and mental health awareness.