[Trending] Teen Brutally Bullied For Having Over 500 Birthmarks Becomes A Model
Alba Parejo was born with over 500 birthmarks on her body, and was brutally bullied as a child. Now, at 16 years old, Alba has found success...
Alba Parejo was born with over 500 birthmarks on her body, and was brutally bullied as a child. Now, at 16 years old, Alba has found success and happiness by learning to love her skin, and she’s encouraging others to do the same.
The Barcelona native suffers from a rare form of congenital melanocytic nevus, which caused large moles and dark patches of skin to form all over her body and face. She had surgery to correct several areas as an infant, which has left her with major scarring. Though her peers called her a ‘monster’ and relentlessly tortured her, she bravely decided to pursue a modelling career.
Alba has been featured on the cover of a local magazine, and has done a number of professional photoshoots. She’s also campaigning for self-love, and spreading awareness of others living with skin disease. “I feel much more body positive and am trying to make my disease more well known in order to help other people,” she wrote on a personal page.
Image credits: Sonia and Andrés Burgos
Image credits: Àngel Carbonell
Image credits: Alba Parejo
Image credits: Alba Parejo
Image credits: Alba Parejo
Image credits: Alba Parejo
Image credits: Alba Parejo
Image credits: Sonia and Andrés Burgos
Image credits: Àngel Carbonell
Image credits: Àngel Carbonell
Image credits: Alba Parejo
Source: BoredPanda