In 2013, she gave a TEDxAustinWomen Talk about her experience, reaching millions with her uplifting messages about beauty and happiness. She had started to feel gratitude for what she had accomplished, but the Youtube video threatened her shaky foundation when she found a video calling her "The World’s Ugliest Woman”.ĭespite her feelings of defeat, that moment of bullying activated Velásquez. This new level of self-acceptance inspired Velásquez to make new friends, join the cheerleading squad, and write for the school newspaper. That got harder when she started school.Īs Velásquez transitioned into high school, she started to gain more understanding about her situation.
She says that her parents were a source of support, and raised her to be optimistic and confident. At home, her family treated her just like everyone else. Growing up with a rare disease, Velazquez, now 32, says that she lived in two different worlds.
Motivational speaker and anti-bullying advocate Lizzie Velásquez talks about dealing with bullying and how she pulled through her darkest time to inspire others.
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