I’d Been Ashamed of the Birthmark on My Forehead Since Childhood – 25 Years Later, It Changed My Life

I didn’t suddenly love my birthmark or feel grateful for every cruel comment I’d ever received. I’m not going to pretend this is that kind of story.

But I walked away knowing the truth, and that I didn’t need to erase myself to deserve a place in the world.

The mark on my forehead wasn’t a mistake.

It was a map that led me home, even if home turned out to be more complicated than I’d imagined.

And you know what?

That was enough.

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