Stories of Resilience

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  • Sh*t Happens

    Sh*t Happens

    By: Sara-Jane Heslop In my twenties, I lived in Argentina and found myself in flip-flops or barefoot a lot. I used to feel really self-conscious as I had an ingrown toenail permanently removed from my big toe and this attracted a lot of unsolicited attention. My husband at the time came up with a... View Post
  • 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