I Thought I'd Never Find Love With My Birthmark | SHAKE MY BEAUTY

INGRID Schlegel, 20, from Brazil, was born with a port wine hemangioma - a vascular birthmark that covers her left cheek and lip. Growing up, Ingrid used to worry that she wouldn’t be accepted because of her differences. She was bullied at school and she often received judgement and comments from strangers. She told Truly: “I used to say I’ll never get a boyfriend or a job because I don’t fit into society’s standards.” But a few years ago at a big party in her town, Ingrid decided to change her mindset. She said: “I realised that I needed to accept and love myself as I am or I would live depressed, hiding myself away in my room.” That was a turning point for Ingrid, who now uses her social media to raise awareness about vascular birthmarks. She loves her birthmark, saying that it makes her unique and beautiful in her own way.

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IG & TikTok: @ingridschlegel

Videographer: Bruno Mazzoco
Producers: Milly Martin
Editor: Vanessa Nascimento

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[CL-ewwh]

Well as a guy I think she is very attractive even with the birthmark, She has a nice feminine figure and has nice hair/facial features.

[bronxtomzee]

This made me cry because i have a 2 year old with hemangioma on her arm. We always get stares and the same questions like oh did she fall, burn etc. I pray my daughter become strong and confident like you when she grows up. You are a strong, beautiful, confident girl and a birthmark is not going to stop you from anything. ❤️

[markwatters]

Forget about your port wine stain (what we call them in Australia), you are a beautiful young lady. What’s inside is what counts, love, kindness, empathy and understanding. Take care.

[samirahenilaulainen]

She is beautiful. Being different really is a superpower in disguise, and i'm happy more and more people are starting to realize that

[chrysalisstage]

❤️ My Mum has a large port wine stain on her face and she has never let it hold her back or covered it. She has two children and a very happy 'normal' life, working in a managerial position where people gravitate to her because she is a beautiful human being that just so happens to have a birthmark. It is the mental challenges that hold anyone back, a birthmark should never stop anyone. As a child I was protective of my mum when people were confused by what they saw but in time I realised she didn't care so why should I, people will realise very quickly the birthmark is forgotten as soon as they speak to her. ☺️

[grace]

This is one of the things I love the internet for. We are seeing more and more people who are considered out of the norm. I'm happy that she's not "inside a room, hiding" because the more we see people who look different, the more difference becomes a normal part of life. I hope that with time, we'll reach the point where it is not such a big deal anymore.

[Momlifefreedom]

She is absolutely beautiful. Happy to see her sharing her story to inspire.

[talion]

She's honestly gorgeous and have such kind bubbly personality that I don't see why anyone wouldn't wanna marry her❤️

[marcelomarinonioschlegel]

Além de linda, a Ingrid é uma pessoa de um coração enorme que contagia todos ao seu redor. A marca é só um detalhe que veio pra dar ainda mais luz pra ela. Tenho muito orgulho de você Ingrid ❤️

[nathaliaservelin]

Ingrid é uma pessoa incrível, de um coração enorme! merece todo sucesso do mundo ❤️✨

[JohnWick]

She is such a brave and wonderful girl I commend her for not rolling herself up in a room and hiding because people can be so rude and intrusive instead she has done quite the opposite I am so proud of you Ingrid 🤩🌹❤️

[bbt]

Her whole family are beautiful with beautiful skin. She’s no different. I’ve seen a Tiktoker with a very similar mark. Beautiful.

[alexandreveronese]

Ingrid is amazing, beautiful and charming. She looks friendly, kind and gentle. As a man, I find her attractive and cool.

[beeyondblessedorganics]

I cried. Have a beautiful sister like this

[NidgeDFX]

The best part about women with "any defects" is they are more appreciative than any other woman I met. Its a bittersweet thing.

[solomona]

Ingrid is absolutely stunning! The birthmark does not detract from her beauty at all. I wish Ingrid all the happiness in the world!

[chloewicker]

Even with your birthmark, you are a beautiful, strong, amazing, young women. With a HUGE LOVING HEART! You deserve all the happiness you can get and I hope you get just that!!!

[elizabethg]

She's amazing, great personality, ppl saying mean suck...I absolutely love scars and birthmarks, or anything that makes a person soo different from others!! I think there soo beautiful!! I've thought this since I was kid and my daughter was born with big birthmark on her belly. She calls it her "marker" because "mommy a special person gave it to me"

[LadyInner]

Ingrid is very pretty. I’m in awe of her confidence.

[lianereading]

She's so pretty and what a positive outlook on life she has I hope that never changes. I do wonder sometimes out of curiosity how people that have conditions like hers or other skin conditions that changes their skin color or texture do their makeup if they wear it.