"I’m more at peace and accepting of my acne. If I do get breakouts, I understand more of why it’s happening rather than seeing it as a subjective thing that is bad."
Just know that it is possible to feel good about yourself with acne because I never thought I would.
"Breaking free from public perception has been so liberating."
No matter how you look, you are a worthy human being.
Focus on the little things that give you joy, please don’t distance yourself from your loved ones, and don’t give up the things you love to do
We’re taught to say “suffers from acne” or “suffers from psoriasis.” But I try to say, “if that’s your skin, that’s normal.”
My journey with confidence has been a roller coaster ride, but ultimately, I’ve come out with the gift of self awareness and resilience.
Being body confident and living abundantly is possible when you have a visible skin condition. It really is.
Lakisha Adams tells us how a childhood of perfectionism and people-pleasing brought her to womanhood of new changes.