Robin’s story: “Beth has not been defined by her birthmark”
Robin writes about his daughter's role in Malory Towers and his pride that she's a role model for others with visible differences.
Real stories
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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Kirpal’s story: “What makes you different, makes you beautiful”
Kirpal, who has vitiligo, feels passionately about embracing what makes us unique and raising awareness of visible differences.
Amba’s story: “I learned to love and accept my skin”
Amba, who has two birthmarks, gained the confidence to go makeup-free and now helps other teens with their visible differences.
Marie-Joelle’s story: Being a mum of a child with a visible difference
Marie-Joelle’s son Benjamin was born with Goldenhar syndrome. She shares advice for other parents of kids with visible differences.
Rachel’s story: “I tell my daughter she’s beautiful every single day”
Rachel, whose baby daughter Freya has a birthmark on her cheek, believes passionately in raising awareness of visible difference.
Chelsea’s story: “I will stand up for Eden and everyone with a visible difference”
Eden was born with a lymphatic malformation. Her mum Chelsea now advocates for tackling the stigma of visible difference.
Paulette’s story: “Books give us a vital opportunity to educate children”
Paulette believes that we must teach our children that visible differences are positive characteristics.
Tatyana’s story: “I’m happy with who I am and what I’m doing”
Tatyana is a burns survivor. She shares her story of adjusting to life with a visible difference.
Ella’s story: “Campaigning for Changing Faces gave me a new lease of life”
Ella has become a vocal advocate for people with visible differences, showing that having a visible difference doesn't define you.
Natalie’s story: “Being a campaigner has given me so many opportunities”
Joining Changing Faces as a campaigner has allowed Natalie to raise awareness about the impact of living with a visible difference.
Samaśuri’s story: “I feel happy in my own skin”
Samaśuri transformed her mental outlook, and is now passionate about helping other people who are struggling with low self-esteem.
Megan’s story: “It’s time for a new outlook on difference”
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.