This Woman's Birthmark Sends an Important Message About Self Love
In case you’re in need of a shot of self love today, a Louisiana woman is sharing the story of why she refuses to cover the four-inch birthmark on her face—and why it’s so important to embrace the things that make us unique.
Thirty-year-old Ferrin Roy, a mental health counselor, has had a large birthmark on her right cheek her entire life. Despite the stares from strangers, rude questions, and even requests to touch it she’s gotten her whole life, she sees no reason to cover it up with concealer or foundation, according to a report from the Daily Mail. “I completely embrace my birthmark. I never covered it and never will,” she said.
In a society that often idolizes perfectly poreless and polished skin, embracing an “imperfection” is easier said than done. But for Roy, it’s about more than aesthetics. “My birthmark is not only raising awareness but it's helping others embrace their uniqueness,” she told the Mail.
To spread her message of self-love and confidence, she’s written a whole book about learning to embrace her birthmark called The Mark She Kept: A Woman’s Journey to Living Her Purpose Courageously!. “I've always felt confident while gazing into a mirror. It was the opinion of others that I allowed to linger on for too long,” she said. “Surprisingly, the second I became free of insecurities, questions from others stopped.”
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“My advice is to focus on self-love instead of searching for love from others,” Roy said. “Once you accept who you are, others will have no choice but to accept you.” We couldn't have said it better.
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