Funny experience

So, not all experiences with spots are upsetting - The one I'm about to tell you is funny, although it did make me feel a bit paranoid for the rest of the day!

Last weekend, I went on holiday camping (still in England) with family and family friends. One of these family friends has two children, aged 5 and 6. For now, we'll call them W and M.

Before we carry on with the story - If you didn't know, one of the many downsides to having spots is going swimming. Sounds stupid, but if any of you guys know of waterproof foundation/concealer that won't come off in the swimming pool, I'm all ears.

So anyway, for the first time in ages, I have no make up on (unless I want to start looking like a panda in the swimming pool). The swimming pool itself is great - We have loads of fun, I'm not feeling too paranoid and it's great! We get out of the swimming pool, get changed etc and go to a mcdonalds-type restaurant for a drink.

I sit down at the table as my brother, who quickly leaves to go explore and I am left with W and M which I don't mind at all (they're hilarious).

If you know small children, you'll know they just say what they're thinking - They don't understand that some things might upset you or whatever. So, W turns around to me and says, "Why do you have so many spots?" Thankfully, I'm in a good mood so I chuckle, kind of ignore the question as I'm entirely sure why I have so many spots. We start playing a little game and I forget about the random spot question. And then, W asks if I have ever been sun burned. Of course, I say yes - I'm a ridiculously pale person and I have to reapply my sun cream far too often (factor 50 no less). He then chimes in with, "Is that because you have all those spots and so you get sun burned?"

Literally, the funniest time anyone has ever mentioned my spots!

B

Spots and me

As my first post, I'd simply like to introduce myself. I am B, am in my mid 20's and yes I still have spots. Spots on my face, my chest, my back. Pretty much everywhere.

Having lived with spots for so long, I figured, why not start a blog? To hear other people's stories, to help people suffering with similar problems, to share my experiences with bullies, boys, strangers and even friends and family - both supportive and upsetting in nature.

So please stay posted and hopefully this blog will help you to understand, cope and live with spots.

Thanks for reading,
B