Accept and love yourself the way you are!
It’s said that childhood is the happiest part of everyone’s life. However, there are children whose childhood is filled with fears and depression, which leave a huge mark on their future lives.
The heroine of this article also had a difficult childhood. She wants to get rid of all the memories from her childhood. And the reason for such a depressing period was her unusual appearance.
The girl was born with a rare disease, and her faced seemed to be flattened. The school years for Ilka Brühl were filled with constant suffering, bullying and humiliation.
She had no friends at school and lacked self-confidence. The girl underwent a plastic surgery, which, however, didn’t change her appearance much. It was difficult to correct the congenital defect.
Ilka had two options: either keep living in depression and self-isolation; or accept her appearance and love herself the way she is. And Ilka made the right decision choosing the second option.
One day, a photographer that she had known since childhood, invited her to a photoshoot. Without thinking about the results, the girl immediately accepted the offer.
The resulting photos were a success on the Internet. The girl’s appearance delighted many users. Some advertising agencies were also interested in the girl and started offering Ilka cooperation.
Photographers have their own vision of beauty. And this one photographer turned the once “ugly duckling” into a real model. In the abundance of stereotypically beautiful faces, which actually are somewhat similar, this “alien” beauty becomes incredible attractive.
Ilka is a role model for people with a non-standard appearance and “alien” beauty. She motivates everyone to believe and love themselves. Just look at yourself from a different, more creative angle!
