22/08/2026
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Melissa Blake turned cruelty into confidence. 📸❤️
After being mocked online and told she was “too ugly” to post selfies, writer and disability advocate Melissa Blake decided to fight back in the most positive way possible.
She eventually completed a challenge of sharing a selfie every day for a year, turning a hateful moment into a message of self-acceptance and visibility.
Blake, who was born with Freeman-Sheldon syndrome, has spoken openly about how the experience helped spark conversations about beauty standards, disability representation, and online bullying.
Her response inspired thousands of people to share their own photos and celebrate what makes them unique. Sometimes the strongest comeback is simply refusing to hide.
