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.
“What Happened to His Chin?” Brad Pitt Creates a Heavy Stir With Recent Appearance
As one of Hollywood’s biggest and most beloved heartthrobs, Brad Pitt’s appearances often attract significant attention. However, his latest look has garnered a special kind of attention, leaving fans curious about a specific feature.
Stirring up buzz both online and at the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain, Brad Pitt made a noteworthy entrance at Silverstone Circuit just a few days ago. He is there filming his upcoming Formula 1 movie titled “F1,” which is expected to be released on June 25, 2025.
Pitt is set to portray Sonny Hayes, a seasoned driver making a comeback to the F1 grid after a prolonged absence.
With a shorter haircut featuring light blonde color and dark roots, the 60-year-old actor looked striking in an all-white racing suit, which represents the fictional “APX GP” team.
Though he cut a handsome figure in his racing gear, onlookers couldn’t help but observe some notable changes in his appearance.
Once the videos surfaced online, fans were quick to gush over the handsome star, praising his good looks and forever youthful appearance. One fan noted, “Wow. He looks amazing,” while another observed that he “looks younger.” A third admirer wrote, “He looks really healthy now and younger.”
Many online users, however, believed that the Fight Club actor looks different. One Facebook user commented, “His face looks chubby with that hair, or something is different.” The actor’s chin was particularly questioned, with one person asking, “What is happening to his chin?”
Similar to Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks is also a Hollywood icon, and fans have been expressing concern over his recent appearance, which has sparked widespread commentary. You can view the photos here.
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