Carolina Giraldelli was taken aback when her son, Enzo, was born with a prominent birthmark on his face. Initially shocked by its appearance, Carolina later learned that it was a congenital melanocytic nevus, a harmless condition that manifests in the early stages of fetal development.
While the birthmark posed no threat to Enzo’s health, Carolina couldn’t help but feel upset by the reactions of others. She noticed people casting pitiful glances at her child, while others displayed disdain or even revulsion towards his appearance.
Carolina was determined to challenge people’s perceptions and demonstrate that her son was no different from any other child—he was healthy and posed no threat to anyone.
She resolved to become stronger, braver, and more daring in order to confront any obstacles that her son might encounter in life. To gain insight into what her baby might experience in the future, she painted a similar birthmark on her own face and spent the day wearing it.
Carolina experienced a range of emotions during this experiment, including both positive and negative feelings. However, above all, she felt an overwhelming sense of pride, dubbing herself “the proudest mom on earth.”
After sharing their photos on social media, Carolina was pleasantly surprised by the outpouring of praise and encouraging words from complete strangers. This reaffirmed her belief that she had made the right decision.
