Two Sides to a Face : My Journey with Sturge Weber Syndrome

In Two Sides to a Face, Chelsey Peat shares her life story with a facial difference caused by Sturge Weber syndrome. Her memoir begins with early years marked by health challenges, brain surgery, and the curiosity of strangers. As she grows, curiosity turns into cruel taunts from peers, highlighting the harsh realities of being visibly different. Chelsey's journey includes key moments like deciding to stop treatments for her birthmark and navigating adolescence filled with pain, insecurity, and empowerment. These experiences shape her transformation towards self-acceptance and self-love amid societal beauty biases. As an adult, Chelsey breaks barriers: she finds love, marries, pursues higher education, and has children. However, bullying in her administrative career leads her to public advocacy. Drawing from personal experiences, Chelsey fosters dialogue about inclusivity and stigmatization of physical differences through her volunteer work. Her memoir is rich with personal anecdotes and interactions with the facial-differences community, illustrating her complex identity beyond her birthmark. She emphasizes her role as a mentor to others marginalized by their appearance, engaging in public speaking, social media influencing, and peer support. Two Sides to a Face is more than a story about overcoming a facial difference, it's about embracing imperfections and transforming adversity into advocacy. Chelsey's journey highlights the power of self-love, resilience, and authenticity, offering hope and encouraging acceptance for all who feel out of place in their own skin.

Author: Chelsey Peat

Publisher: NA

Publication Date: Jun 24, 2024

Number of Pages: NA pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 0228831679

ISBN-13: 9780228831679