Real stories

Eden was born with a lymphatic malformation. Her mum Chelsea now advocates for tackling the stigma of visible difference.

Paulette believes that we must teach our children that visible differences are positive characteristics.

Tatyana is a burns survivor. She shares her story of adjusting to life with a visible difference.

Ella has become a vocal advocate for people with visible differences, showing that having a visible difference doesn't define you.

Joining Changing Faces as a campaigner has allowed Natalie to raise awareness about the impact of living with a visible difference.

Samaśuri transformed her mental outlook, and is now passionate about helping other people who are struggling with low self-esteem.

Megan felt isolated as a child due to reactions to her Sturge-Weber syndrome. Now she has no fear of people judging her visible difference.

Phil experienced abuse and name calling because of his birthmark. He wants people to know that this kind of abuse is a hate crime.

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.

Kimberley writes about her eight-year-old son Charlie, who has raised thousands for Changing Faces and was awarded a young heroes medal.

Running a support group for other people with facial palsy helped Sheila regain her strength and confidence.

Getting a job she loves helped Hannah, who has craniosynostosis, develop her confidence. Now she doesn't let anyone bring her down.