Skin positivity in the digital world

In the age of social media where picture-perfect skin is the norm, some online communities are empowering people by depicting their journey with skin issues.

I think everybody can remember their first encounter with acne. Like many, mine happened during my teenage years. Breakouts always seemed to occur at the most inconvenient times, like when I had to give a presentation in front of the class or worse, during school picture days and events. I used to be mortified waking up with a new red blemish, aggressively staking its claim (on my skin). The distinct margins it left behind pointed out to others the exact spot where it had appeared.