Woman with rare skin condition overcomes negativity and finds true love

Thanks to the rise of social media, we’re all bombarded with images of seemingly perfect-looking people; it seems as though the world has become even more shallow in how people are judged.

For those of us that don’t fit the stereotypical “perfect” mold, the world can seem very cruel, with complete strangers feeling it necessary to criticize someone based on their appearance on social media.

Karine de Souza knows this more than anyone. The Brazilian has spent her life covering her skin in SPF100 sunscreens – even when she’s inside her home – due to her rare skin condition.

The 33-year-old was diagnosed with Xeroderma Pigmentosum when she was three years old which means she is at high risk of skin cancer.

Her ”one-in-a-million” condition, which is incurable, means she is highly sensitive to UV rays as she lacks the ability to repair any damage the sun causes to her skin.

Just a few minutes in the sun can mean incredibly painful sunburn for her. Growing up, she was often isolated from the outside world because it was too dangerous for her to spend too much time outside her house.

“When I expose myself to the sun it doesn’t happen in the moment, I don’t feel anything. However, in the future, the lesions appear and need to be removed because of cancer,” she said.

Karine has had to endure 130 surgical procedures to remove lesions caused by the sun, including the removal of her lower lip and part of her nose.

Sadly, it is not only a physical battle she has to endure. Karine often gets stared at in the street and has been the victim of verbal abuse both within her community and online.

But despite her suffering, she remains upbeat and happy and has even found love.

She met her husband Edmilson through social media, who fell in love with her “story and her strength.” Edmilson has always stood by Karine’s side, and he knew he wanted to spend the rest of 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.

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.

If You See Someone With This Tattoo On Their Hand, Here’s What It Means

The meanings that various people attach to their tattoos and other body art can vary greatly. Certain places celebrate things that other places wouldn’t tolerate.

For instance, a sigil or symbol that has significant meaning in one location may appear to be a collection of haphazard squiggles in another.

It’s probably reasonable to assume that for as long as humans have existed, people have used their appearance to express themselves and transmit messages.

You most likely don’t live on an isolated island because tattoos are a common sight for most individuals. While certain designs, like those that tell stories or adhere to traditions, may be ridiculous and ones they wish they hadn’t purchased when they were younger, others may have profound, significant meanings.

I find it really interesting when I see the same tattoo on multiple people, even though you might not agree. To put it another way, I’m instantly curious about the meaning behind the tattoo and the reason the owner wants to live a lifetime with it on their body.

Over the years, I’ve heard numerous stories about the “red string of fate” from people, but I’ve never taken the time to investigate them.

The little red tattoo may be recognizable to a few of our readers, but most people who have seen it previously are probably unaware of its meaning.

I had noticed the same thing on a couple other people. Still, more than enough to detect a pattern. Though I wasn’t sure what this symbol meant, I knew it meant something.

I looked up more information regarding the aforementioned red string tattoo online. It is referred to as the “red string of fate” in Asian nations.The tattoo resembles a straightforward bow with tails, like to a knotted shoelace. It typically appears on the thumb of men and the pinky finger of women.

There’s more to this little tattoo than meets the eye. It is related to hope and love. The story is allegedly adapted on a Chinese folktale about a matchmaker who has the ability to predict the destiny of every individual.

The notion that someone is supposed to be your partner is, of course, not exclusive to romantic partnerships. In a similar vein, virtually every culture holds the belief that you are connected to someone via an invisible relationship.

The crimson thread of fate in this instance indicates that two individuals are destined to be together regardless of their current circumstances or location. For some, that is a comforting and consoling concept. However, other people probably want to have total control over their own life.

Which camp are you in? Has anyone ever seen a person who has a tattoo of the red string of fate?

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