23-Year-Old Refuses To Have Birthmark Removed Despite Being Bullied For Years




This dancer is taking a stand to show women and young girls everywhere that everybody is beautiful.


It’s not despite her flaws but because of them that Cassandra Naud is such a unique and memorable dancer. She encourages everyone to embrace the things that set them apart because standing out is a good thing.


Though she was bullied in school, she is glad that she looks the way that she does. “I know some people might feel sorry for me, but I’m confident in how I look.” Her message is a powerful one.


SHARE this story on Facebook to show your support for everyone who doesn’t look “perfect.”











Meet Cassandra Naud.


Cassandra is a 23-year-old dancer from Canada who currently lives in Los Angeles.The first thing you notice about her might be her great hair or dazzling smile — but it’s likely her birthmark.




At birth, her parents, France and Richard, were given the option to have it removed.


“As my birthmark sunk through several layers of skin, plastic surgery was the only option for removal. Doctors gave my parents a choice, warning them there could be scarring or I could be left with a lazy eye,” Cassandra said.











Cassandra is happy with her parents’ decision.


Though they made it when she was an infant, that decision has really impacted the young adult she has become. “I’m so glad my parents chose to leave my birthmark as it’s part of who I am. Having a birthmark distinguishes me — and I don’t feel that it has ever held me back,” she said. Cassandra told People, “I feel like it’s been such a positive thing in my life.”




But it wasn’t always so easy to embrace. 


“I was teased when I was in elementary school,” Cassandra told interviewers. Students would taunt and even threaten her, “‘You’ll get beat up in high school’ and ‘The hair on your cheek is gross,’ Their cruel remarks were hard to deal with and I’d often fight back tears. I felt ugly — even if only for that moment — and I was terrified of how I’d be treated once I got to high school.”

Commenti

Posta un commento

Post popolari in questo blog

16 Times Getting Drunk Really Paid Off

Immagine
The worst thing about getting drunk is pretty much any decision you make while drunk.  But once in a while you get lucky and by some fluke, a messy night takes a turn for the better.   Maybe you discover a cool talent or go on an amazing drunk adventure. More likely, you discover a edible-looking hot dog lying on the sidewalk calling to you.  But whatever your drunk win is, it creates an experience so magical that alcohol-soaked you feels like the only person in the world… even though  you probably don’t remember a thing about it the next morning.  1. Your inability to stand up straight resulted in the best dance moves ever The alcohol gods are on your side when your unconscious self manages to do the worm. 2. You’re drunk and your oven is broken… And you really want pizza… 3. So you deep fry your pizza Drunk you is so smart. 4. A beautiful work of art This person got drunk and turned into Leonardo da Vinci. 
Continua a leggere

Can Your Ex Tell The Difference Between Adele Lyrics And Drunk Texts? This Girl Found Out!

Immagine
Adele’s new song “Hello” is perfect listening for anyone who wants to unnecessarily relive the emotional trauma of having your heart shattered into a billion pieces. The song is about the failures of reconnecting with a loved one after painful years apart. If you can get through the song without having a crippling, tear-soaked breakdown, then you likely have no heart. You also might find that the lyrics are uncannily similar to a drunken text you might send your ex. Mary Caldera noticed this similarity and decided to test it out on her ex-boyfriend, Matt. Poor Matt clearly didn’t get the reference. Naturally, Matt assumed Mary was just drunk texting him, and his deadpan and confused response is brilliant. If you think Mary was cruel for texting Matt and getting his hopes up, well, she didn’t stop there. She also posted the entire exchange on Twitter, much to our delight! 
Continua a leggere

19 Things You Won"t Believe You Didn"t Know

Immagine
If knowledge is power, then I am Jon Snow and I’ve just been stabbed to death…in the snow…and I know nothing…and I also have no power because I’m dying in the snow. Okay, you get it.   Here are a bunch of things that you probably never knew, but after reading this you will. And then maybe you’ll come back to life next season or something. Cool! 1. Fire has no shadow But it makes shadows… 2. Chewing gum while cutting onions  Prevents you from bawling your eyes out while you make pasta  3. It’s not Fun-guy It’s Fun-jy. Which is way less fun.  4. The Tostitos logo is two people sharing chips and salsa Weird. I hate sharing my Tostitos.
Continua a leggere