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Tee’s story: “I’m finally comfortable with my appearance and sexuality.”

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Meet Tee!

Tee has a rare craniofacial condition called anterior encephalocele. Since turning 20, she says "I'm finally comfortable with my appearance and sexuality.”

But it wasn't always like this. Today, Tee shares her story:

"Growing up with a visible difference wasn’t easy. At secondary school, I received some horrible comments about my visible difference. I was called alien face, space raider, potato face and much more.

"The staring and name-calling made me very sad at first, but it also pushed me to become a stronger, more compassionate person. I learnt early on that making nasty comments about the way someone looks is unacceptable. I have first-hand experience to know that it can cause people to lose confidence and can even lead to self-hatred.

"At 16 I came out as bisexual. It was a huge step for me. I didn’t know how people would take it. My family helped me realise that I was still the same Tee, and it made no difference who I felt attracted to. At 18 I realised I was a lesbian.

"At 20 I finally feel more confident and have started to like how I look. I like my body and am finally comfortable with my sexuality. I know who I am now, which makes a big difference in life. I surround myself with people that support me and love me. They brighten my day and boost my confidence. They push me to be the best version of myself and I am grateful every day for them.

"I’m proud of how far I’ve come."

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Alexher

You are so beautiful. I would love to have someone like you in my life 😔

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serella

Your story is so inspiring, thank you so much for sharing. I have learned it only matters what I think about myself that governs my life and interactions with others. I hope you find peace and happiness with a lovely partner.

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user533

thanks for this story, and showing even the picture.

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