'I feared no-one would love me because of my birth mark - rude strangers would ask why I have PAINT all over me'
FOR years, Lee Conderacci hid the large brown birthmark spanning her face, neck and chest - fearing no-one would love her because of it.
Lee said: “The mind boggles at what adults think it’s acceptable to say. People seem to have this grotesque curiosity and feel entitled to ask whatever they want. “Men have even used it as an ice-breaker! I try my best to handle it with grace and explain politely that it’s a birthmark.“I don’t mind people asking me questions, but it all comes down to what their intention is.”She has encountered a few rude strangers on nights out - who've asked why she has PAINT all over her
Lee, who's studying for a Masters degree in communication, grew up with supportive parents who made sure she never felt different as a child.“It was just thought of as my mark. They protected me, like any parent, but didn’t scaremonger or handle me with kid gloves.“It was only when I got older that I realised how hard they would have had to work to make sure I never grew up afraid.”
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