With the rise of social media, we’re constantly seeing images of perfect-looking people, making the world seem even more focused on appearances.
For those who don’t fit this “perfect” mold, life can be tough, with strangers feeling the need to criticize others based on their looks.
Karine de Souza knows this all too well. The Brazilian woman has a rare skin condition that requires her to cover her skin in SPF100 sunscreen, even when she’s indoors.
At age three, Karine was diagnosed with Xeroderma Pigmentosum, a rare condition that makes her very sensitive to sunlight and puts her at high risk for skin cancer.
This condition, which has no cure, means her skin can’t repair damage from UV rays. Just a few minutes in the sun can lead to very painful sunburns for her. As a child, she had to stay inside most of the time because being outside was too dangerous.
She explains, “I don’t feel anything right away when I’m in the sun, but later on, I get painful lesions that need to be removed because of cancer.”
Karine has had 130 surgeries to remove lesions caused by the sun, including parts of her lower lip and nose.
But her challenges go beyond physical pain. She often gets stared at and has faced verbal abuse both in person and online.
Despite all this, Karine stays positive and happy. She even found love with her husband, Edmilson, whom she met through social media. Edmilson was drawn to her story and strength, and he’s always been by her side, knowing he wanted to spend his life with her.
He also decided to embrace Karine’s three children from her previous relationship, which of course, meant a lot to Karine.
”He came and he showed me that I could live a true love story”, she says.
But after posting photos of them together online, Karine was once again exposed to a whole host of offensive comments.
”We have already read many offensive comments calling me a monster, deformed, a zombie,” Karine said, as per the Daily Mail.
Other comments suggested that their relationship wasn’t genuine and that Karine was a ”sugar mommy,” and that she must be very rich.
”Because of the fact he’s a young man and pretty, that caught people’s attention and they didn’t believe that he was with me because he really liked me,” Karine said.
A photographer who captured the couple after they got engaged posted a selection of the images online and wrote:
”In a world where appearance matters more than the feeling, they met not by chance, but by a gathering of souls, an encounter of acceptance and character and love emerged when their souls met and today you are the inspiration to so many people who do not believe in themselves, in life and especially in love.
“THANK YOU every day for being who you are. STOP complaining for being like you are. HUG LIFE, and accept yourself. Much gratitude for teaching me so much. You guys are AMAZING. You are the missing hope in so many people. Thank you for the big hug, and for the wonderful day we experienced together. I carry your smile with me forever.”
His heartfelt words and beautiful images he captured of Karine and Edmilson went viral, and thousands of people commented, congratulating the couple.
Karine wants others to realize the importance of being positive.
”Be happy, smile, because life happens only once,” she said.
In 2023, Karine and Edmílson welcomed a baby girl into the world, and they couldn’t be happier! Their daughter, Zaia, was long awaited – Karine and her husband had been trying for a baby since 2020.
Karine has been through so much but thanks to her positive attitude she has found the happiness she deserves.
Her story is inspirational so help us inspire others in similar situations by sharing this story with your friends and family.
FANS REACT TO WYNONNA JUDD’S SHOCKING TRANSFORMATION – IS HER NEW LOOK TOO EXTREME
Wynonna Judd, the country music icon, has sparked a lot of conversation about her appearance recently. On August 7, she posted a photo on Instagram that showcased her signature fiery hair and rockstar guitar. While fans admired her vibrant look, many were quick to notice a significant change in her weight.
This reaction comes after Wynonna has previously spoken about her weight journey over the years. The noticeable difference in her physique in the latest photo has become a hot topic of discussion among her followers and the public.
In the photo, Wynonna Judd wore an all-black outfit with a plunging neckline that offered a glimpse of her neck and cleavage. She posed for the camera with a playful kissy face and accessorized her look with a striking rosary.
Three days after posting her photo, on August 10, a fan shared a video on TikTok of Wynonna performing at the Back Road Music Festival in Galva, Illinois. She was wearing the same outfit as in her Instagram photo.
The video showed Wynonna delivering a powerful performance of her hit song “No One Else On Earth,” accompanied by her talented band.
As Wynonna performed energetically on stage, her black, sparkly jacket swayed with her movements, occasionally revealing a black, form-fitting shirt underneath that highlighted her slimmer physique.
Another person speculated that Wynonna might have used a weight loss aid, saying, “Someone say ozempic.” Another comment read, “Love you Wy, you need some biscuits and gravy ’cause you a bone now baby!!!”
Fans have noticed that Wynonna Judd looks a lot like her late mother, Naomi Judd, now that she’s lost weight. One fan commented, “Wynonna, you are looking just like your beautiful mama now that you’ve lost all the weight! ♥️.”
Although Wynonna hasn’t talked publicly about her recent weight loss, looking at old photos and videos shows a clear difference in her appearance. For example, a photo from the 2022 CMT and Sandbox Live event shows Wynonna looking a bit fuller compared to how she looks now.
The video from that event features Wynonna performing “Love Can Build A Bridge” with her late mom, Naomi, as part of their duo, The Judds.
Before her recent Instagram post and the Back Road Music Festival, Wynonna had shared personal details about her weight on a past episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”
Wynonna Judd once opened up about her weight struggles, saying they started when she was a young girl. She also revealed that she had never discussed these issues with her mom, Naomi Judd, or her sister, Ashley Judd.
Despite these struggles, Wynonna Judd remains a beautiful and talented force in the music industry. Her challenges with weight don’t define her, and whether she’s lost weight or not, she continues to inspire fans with her creativity and powerful presence.
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