07 Jun 17. True Inspirational Short Stories – People Stare At Her Rash Covered Body, But She’s Not Covering Up Anymore
Bravery isn't just defined on a battlefield or in a life and death situation. Bravery is stepping up to do the right thing when others do not. It's standing firm when others crumble. It's stepping up when others flee. And that's just what makes Richard Johnson such an amazing father.
He came from a family where everyone was either divorced or a single parent. His dad was not a part of his life. So, when his daughter, Persephone, was born and her mother took off just one month later, he was alone, scared and overwhelmed. But he knew he wanted to be a better father than he'd had. So, he chose to break the cycle of abandonment and do whatever it took to be a good father to little Persephone.
If you've never heard of psoriasis , it's a skin disorder that results in itchy, dry patches of skin that can also be painful. It's fairly common, and the severity and exact symptoms differ from person to person. However, for most people, it is not usually as severe as it is for Giorgia Lanuzza.
For her, the condition showed up when she was 13. Just in time for her teenage years, when self-esteem is perhaps at its most vulnerable. The angry, red rash covers nearly 97% of her body at times, and can be extremely uncomfortable. But for Giorgia, what stings the most is how she is treated by others simply because of her physical appearance. She says,