Teen With Over 500 Birthmarks Was Bullied As A Child But Is Now A Modeling Sensation

People find it’s easier to judge what they don’t understand rather than try to learn more about something. We are ruled by fear where we should be ruled by curiosity and a hunger to learn. Because of this, many people who are considered different end up being bullied and tormented for their differences. Teen Alba Parejo is one of these people who have had to grow up being teased for who they are and things they have no control over. However, she is now using her experiences to promote body positivity and prove that beauty comes from the inside and the confidence you have in yourself.

Alba Parejo was bullied relentlessly as a child.

A rare form of congenital melanocytic nevus caused the growth of over 500 birthmarks.

She had almost 30 surgeries by the time she was five to try and remove some of them but it resulted in scarring.

“While growing up, I realised people were staring at me because of my skin, which made me feel bad, strangers looked at me as if I was a monster.