I Will Not Be Shamed Into Covering Up My Psoriasis

Like half of the UK population, I have suffered from skin conditions throughout my life.
My eczema would present in patches across my body and as a result I suffered at the hands of bullies being called names from 'leper' to 'lizard' and people wouldn't sit near me for fear of catching it. It had a huge impact on my self-esteem and the resulting anxiety only served to make my symptoms worse.
I remember one day when I was at Thorpe Park and a child pointed at me and said loudly to his mum "what a