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winking my way through my commute...

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Hey everyone! I’m so glad to have a space where I can share my thoughts with others who understand. As a daily commuter on the underground, I often feel frustrated by the stares I receive. It’s fascinating how some people feel entitled to scrutinise my face, creating an intrusive battle within me—should I stare back or look away.

Sometimes, I like to flip the narrative and remind them that I’m a person, not just a young woman to gawk at for their entertainment. I might wink, sarcastically smile, ask “Are you okay?”, or roll my eyes. I call this my “zoo time,” where I feel like a roaring lion on display.

Through these interactions, I’ve realised that people are strange, confusing, and wonderfully different. This has been a significant part of my journey with a facial difference. One day, I hope to publish stories about my experiences, both positive and challenging.

This post inset reaching for sympathy quite frankly I sometimes find that hard to consume. This post is more of the start to me sharing my story and experience. Thanks for this space. Love to all x

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Hi RedLuck

Welcome to the Changing Faces online community. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and a bit about your experience of having a visible difference. Staring is a topic that comes up a lot for our community members so I am sure others will be able to relate to what you have shared. I hope you find this a supportive space to connect further and share support.

Take Care

Caroline - Changing Faces

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veck

A roaring lion on display is a fantastic way to describe it. Definitely captures the particular anger felt by others' behaviour. Your strategies are empowering and fun, though, so it sounds like you know how to channel that energy effectively!

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RebeccaChangingFacesPartner in reply toveck

Hi veck , great to see you here 🦁 Thanks so much for being part of the Changing Faces community.

~ Rebecca 🦋

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