They Called Me The Purple People Eater: BORN DIFFERENT

The video transcript details the personal journey of an individual with a port-wine stain birthmark. It covers the challenges faced due to the birthmark, including health issues, social stigma, and the impact on childhood. The narrative highlights the importance of family support, the role of surgeries in improving confidence, and the individual's advocacy work to raise awareness about birthmarks. The speaker shares their experiences through a blog and serves as a global ambassador for the Vascular Birthmark Foundation, emphasizing the significance of awareness and acceptance.

What was the main reason the narrator's birthmark was not treated during childhood?

• Lack of awareness about the condition

• Financial constraints

• Fear of surgery

• Personal choice

How did the narrator's birthmark affect their social interactions during childhood?

• It made them more popular

• It helped them make friends

• It led to teasing and isolation

• It had no impact

What was a significant turning point for the narrator in accepting their birthmark?

• Realizing the birthmark would not disappear

• Support from family

• Making new friends

• Moving to a new city

What was one of the physical challenges the narrator faced before surgery?

• Inability to see clearly

• Loss of taste

• Difficulty in walking

• Heaviness and drooling

How did the surgeries impact the narrator's confidence?

• It significantly boosted their confidence

• It made them more anxious

• It had no effect

• It decreased their confidence

What role does the narrator play in the Vascular Birthmark Foundation?

• Event coordinator

• Medical advisor

• Global ambassador

• Researcher

Why did the narrator start a Facebook blog about their birthmark?

• To find medical advice

• To sell products

• To share experiences and raise awareness

• To gain popularity