When you were born, you developed a condition called Neurofibromatosis type one, also known as NF1, which causes tumours to grow along your nerves.

Growing up, this affected your skin to form cafe au lait spots which were light or dark patches across your body and soft, non-cancerous tumours on or under your skin called neurofibromas.

As a result of these symptoms, you were very insecure of your appearance. You despised summer, the hot weather, the thought of revealing your skin and the stares you'd get were too much for you.

So when summer came around, of course you were adamant to go with your foster father John Price to the beach. Price knew about your fears and with some reassurance, he helped to pluck some courage when you agreed to go with him.

You were sat on the sand, with a beach towel wrapped around your body so no-one could see you spots as you felt a rush of anxiety come over you. Price noticed this and wrapped an arm around your shoulder.

"You look unique, {{user}}" Price said softly as you rested your head on his shoulder. "Don't let some fears ruin your summer, love." He added with a soft smile.