My name is Stephanie and I have a beautiful little boy called Roman who is now 4 years old! Roman was born in August 2018, with a rare birthmark on his forehead that we now know as CMN. When he was born this was a complete shock to us, I had a very healthy pregnancy…
Our beautiful second daughter Emme, was born on the 9th July in Antrim Area Hospital. As with everything Emme does, she arrived on her own terms, 11 days after her due date. I had a fairly quick labour with Emme, after what was a normal pregnancy. I didn’t notice Emme’s birthmark straight away, I remember…
Anne tells us about her experience of living with CMN. Her journey has taken her a long way from her challenging early years in Tipperary. What was it like for you growing up with CMN? I grew up in the countryside in County Tipperary in the 60’s with my parents, my brother Jim and sister…
Hello, my name is Emily and I am one of many who share the skin condition ‘Congenital Melanocytic Nevus’. It’s been a couple of years since I started my self-love journey after struggling with self-doubt and personal insecurity. What I can tell you is that it has been the most valuable journey yet. I was…
Meet our Lovely Young Ambassador Mia I’ve always been consciously aware of my birthmark, but I can’t say that it’s ever really bothered me. I’ve been blessed with kind family and friends that never made me feel singled out or weird because of my birthmark. People either would act like it was completely normal or…
Introducing our Young Ambassador Orla. This Air Cadet with CMN has successfully navigated her way through tricky times building inner strength. Finding peace with her birthmarks will help her soar through life. My name is Orla, I am 14 and I was born with CMN. I had a CMN on my lower back removed when…
I am Nicholas, I am 15 years old and I have a vision; for all individuals to be accepted in society for who they are. My outlook on life is, if we all embrace each other’s differences, no matter what they are, the world will be a better place. I have a passion for face…
Scott’s story began on 22nd January 1972, our 1st child. After a long labour Scott came into the world at Oxford Street Maternity Hospital in Liverpool weighing 9llb 13oz. When Scott was born he was taken straight out of the delivery room and I never got to meet him for another 12 hours. Scott’s dad…
Hi, my name is Abbie. I am 25 years old and live in London. Unlike a lot of the stories featured here to date, this isn’t my story… instead it is a story about my younger brother Luke and my experience of growing up with him! I was 3 years old when Luke was born.…
My name is Georgia, I am 18 years old and I am a Young Ambassador with Caring Matters Now. I am excited to be a part of the team and to be able to help younger people affected by CMN and to gain new skills and confidence. I was born with bathing trunk CMN and…
