Stories of Resilience

facial disfigurement

  • Nathalia Freitas

    What happened to my face?

    By: Nathalia Freitas Before I introduce myself, let me answer the question above: What happened to my face? Well, I have Nevus. You might think who would start a conversation like that?, but trust me, my entire life that has been the first thing people ask meβ€” even before asking my name. My name ... View Post
  • dating with facial difference

    Dating with Facial Difference

    A couple of weeks back, I had the chance to talk with Jenny Kattlove about dating with facial difference and her overall experience. Jenny was born with several hemangiomas, benign tumors, on her face. She grew up in southern California, in a highly appearance-conscious community. Her career has ... View Post