Real stories

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.

Lottie writes about how people's reactions to her visible difference don't stop her from going after what she wants in life.

Georgie, who is 25, explains how being part of Changing Faces helped her accept her visible difference.

Visible difference champion Ella, who has cranio-fronto-nasal dysplasia affecting the face and skull, prepares for a half marathon.

Jude, 26, is a Changing Faces campaigner in Scotland who has psoriasis. Her visible difference helped her develop self-acceptance.

Mikaela is 28 and has a genetic disorder called Crouzon syndrome. She sees her visible difference as a positive.

Changing Faces campaigner Natalie, 36, talks about growing up with vitiligo, and how sharing her story has made her more confident.