Life with Sturge-Weber: Chelsey Peat

In this conversation, Chelsey Peat discusses the challenges and experiences of living with a visible difference, including the impact on mental health, relationships, and advocacy. Chelsey shares her personal journey, from facing mortality at a young age to navigating school and workplace discrimination. They emphasise the importance of support systems, self-advocacy, and the need for greater awareness and acceptance of visible differences in society.Please consider following/subscribing to help me build a platform to better advocate for people with visible differences.Episode Links:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chelseypeat/?hl=enhttps://faceequalityinternational.orghttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Two-Sides-Face-Journey-Syndrome/dp/0228831679https://chelseypeat.wordpress.com/blog/Chapters:00:00 Facing Mortality and Early Challenges02:48 The Journey of Self-Acceptance06:13 The Importance of Support Systems08:59 Navigating Childhood and School Life11:50 Health Struggles and Medical Interventions15:10 The Impact of Bullying and Social Isolation18:03 Reflections on Healthcare Experiences20:53 Teenage Years and the Cruelty of Peers36:24 Navigating Adolescence with a Visible Difference39:47 The Impact of Social Media on Self-Image44:47 Challenges in the Workplace48:37 The Journey of Self-Acceptance and Love53:54 Motherhood and Advocacy01:00:07 Workplace Bullying and Discrimination01:02:58 The Need for Inclusion in DEI Conversations01:09:03 Empathy and Understanding in SocietySocial media:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifewithadifferencepodcast/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifewithadifferenceLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-collinson/Blog: https://www.lifewithadifference.info/Please get in touch if I can help in any way