Love story: Accepting my body is my greatest achievement
Carly Findlay shares her personal journey of living with the rare skin condition ichthyosis and her struggle with being treated as a medical specimen during childhood. She emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance over the desire to 'fix' her appearance.
Why it matters
This narrative highlights the psychological impact of medical objectification on individuals with rare conditions and promotes body positivity.
It took a long time, but as Carly matured, she realised it was easier to love herself. ( Supplied: Kerri Robertson )
The article is a personal human-interest story with no political or ideological agenda.
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