Do you feel like the only person in the world with a cleft lip and palate? 

Growing up, I didn't have anyone to talk to who knew what it was like living with a cleft lip and palate. I would have given anything to talk to someone with a cleft lip and who could share what they learned about building self-confidence and self-acceptance.

You can read books about building self-confidence and pretend you don't hear the name calling or see the people staring at you.  You can tell yourself all the positive affirmations you want, but at the end of the day, when you're tired, or told you need another surgery or more dental work because the last one didn't work out, it's hard to ignore the voice that keeps you awake at night, wondering why you were born this way. It's even harder when you don't have the support of someone who understands and has lived with a cleft lip and palate. 

I've been where you are, trying to build my self confidence and self acceptance when I had nobody to help or support me. It took me more than 40 years to realizing what was and was not working.  I went from having emotional outbursts and avoided socializing to feeling confident, comfortable and relaxed at social events.  I stopped worrying about someone staring at my face and hiding for days inside the safety of my home. I know what it’s like when people don’t understand you when you talk, or when you dread walking into a room full of strangers.  I can help you overcome feelings of shame so you can hold your head high and feel confident that you got this!