Michelle was born with a craniofacial difference, impacting her self-esteem throughout her life. Support from Changing Faces and her family has been vital.
"When I was younger, I endured stares, nasty comments and bullying. As a shy kid, I didn’t cope well with this constant negativity. Thankfully, I had support from a large family where I was accepted. They were my safe place.
As an adult, Michelle decided to reach out to Changing Faces.
"I was able to talk through my worries and emotions. The practitioner was really helpful and gave me several strategies and techniques to use. Counselling enabled me to come to terms with the next steps of my visible difference journey.
"No matter how long you’ve had your visible difference, anything can bring you back to a place of low self-esteem, so it’s important to seek support when you need it.
"Everyone deserves to feel respected and protected in society. The sooner we can embrace diversity the better."
Michelle's story: changingfaces.org.uk/story/...
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