But when I gained my visible difference at 25, everything changed. The 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. Courtesy of Sammy TaylorEmbracing my visible difference has been a liberating journey — one filled with challenges, triumphs and endless self-discovery.

Source: Huffington Post September 10, 2025 07:43 UTC