But when I gained my visible difference at 25, everything changed. AdvertisementThe unhappiness and anxiety surrounding my visible difference were heightened by being part of the Instagram generation. Instead of mourning the loss of my old appearance, I began to celebrate the beauty in my visible difference. The outcome is that I no longer feel that my visible difference will be an indication of the friendships I make or experiences I have. It took a visible difference for me to realise that true beauty goes beyond physical appearance and lies in the strength, resilience and authenticity of each individual.

Source: Huffington Post September 14, 2025 08:20 UTC