Rather than believing scars should be covered up, we think they should be PROUDLY displayed as souvenirs of amazing bravery.
And so does Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, the hospital encouraging kids to embrace their scars as part of an inspiring photo project and share stories of their courage and strength.
The moving series started when photographer Kate T. Parker asked kids at the hospital to pose for a project she was working on called “Strong is the New Pretty”.
From there came the idea to portray these brave, bad ass kids as the heroes they truly are.
“It doesn’t matter whether they’re wearing a cast for the first time or sporting a mark that spans the length of their chest, kids have a refreshing relationship with their scars,” Meg Flynn, social media manager for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta told TODAY.
“Whereas adults often go to great lengths to hide what they perceive as imperfections, the kids in our care… often derive great pride in explaining the origin of their battle wounds.”
“We saw first-hand the benefits afforded to the subjects on the other side of Kate’s lens,” Flynn said.
“They felt special. They felt empowered. Along the way, they also came to better understand their ability to inspire others, including many people they will never meet.”
We love love LOVE this idea! No doubt the photo series went a huge way in making these kids feel good about themselves, fostering self-esteem and pride.
