In a society that often equates youthful looks with beauty, it would be very easy for Sara Geurts to feel like she was dealt a crappy hand.
While the Los Angeles resident isn’t what anyone would consider old, as she’s only 26, her skin tells a different story. That’s because at 10 years old, she was diagnosed with Dermatosparaxis Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a rare connective tissue disorder that prevents the body from producing enough collagen, the protein that makes our skin strong and gives it elasticity.
As a result, Geurts’ skin sags and she has premature wrinkles.
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While she tried to hide it by covering up her body in high school…
…she’s grown to love every inch of herself since then.
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In fact, she displays her unique looks proudly as a model in the hopes to break our preconceived notions about beauty.
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“My skin was my biggest insecurity,” she said. “But now I think it’s the most beautiful thing ever. Each imperfection you have is individual to you, and it tells a story about you and who you are, and the struggle and the journey that you have been on.”
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Learn more about this beautiful lady’s story below. She’s an inspiration!
(via BoredPanda)