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The modern world proved that to be a model, you don’t have to be young, thin, and with perfect skin. As time passes, people are getting more aware that beauty doesn’t have any standards and that everyone is beautiful in their own way.

A 26-year-old model Sara Geurts, who suffers from a rare skin condition called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, is teaching everyone to accept and love themselves every time she shares a new post.

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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a condition that impedes the production of the collagen responsible for the skin’s elasticity and makes her look much older than she actually is.

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All her life, Sara was embarrassed and upset by the syndrome, and she was always covering herself up until she finally built up her self-esteem and found a strength to show her body in public and support others who are struggling with self-image.

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Geurts also faced hate comments because she fell in love with a girl, but she is trying to show the world that, no matter what, it is important to have someone by your side who you love, and most importantly to love yourself first!

See more from this strong and beautiful woman here:

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Soo I just wanted to get just a tad bit real about my life for a min… • • Ok with my neck I have CCI (Cranial Cervical Instability) which means my head is sinking in on my spine…hence the brace. When we first found out we searched for Drs and found 4 who knew about this CCI, EDS and surgery, so we set up a video conference with the only one of the 4 that do video. We have been waiting roughly 8 months. My conference was supposed to be on Monday. Yesterday they emailed me saying they were cancelling my appointment because I don't have private insurance…even though we told them I was on state insurance due to not working from the beginning…! After 8 months & 1 of only 4 surgeons in the world it just baffles me how people can treat people. My family was pleading with them all day to no avail & I am just completely shocked… • • Second news, I also had my first appt with my neurologist yesterday… I learned I now have Epilepsy… Idk why but this just made me kind of stressed and sad. I'm not sure if it's because of my lack of knowledge about the disease, or just being scared all around…I guess I'm just scared about the future and how it will interact with my other diagnoses. I do know that I'm not going to give up modeling or doing the things I can do and love because of this.. I promise to educate myself and others and as always try my best to advocate for those who also struggle. Good vibes and good company is all I ask and really couldn't of made it through or asked for better support from my loving girlfriend @brianaberglund, my family & @sberglund3, and all of you for just everything…your vibes, support, love and kindness…it all means so much and thank you all so so much again and hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. • • ? – @brianaberglund // Outfit – @bunnyholidayshop // MUA – @makeovertakeovermn • • • • • • • • • • • #weekend #saturday #fun #afternoon #latepost #photoshoot #fashion #pink #ehlersdanlossyndrome #inmyskiniwin #loveyourbody #loveyourlines #selflove #beyou #bebeautiful #blessed #happy #inspire #embrace #perfectlyimperfect #bodypositive #goodvibes #goodlife #sorrynotsorry #real #model #thisisme #beautiful #ilovemybody #life

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"Always do it for your damn self" ? • • Got super sick again last week with Influenza which carried into the weekend. On top of that I'm adjusting to new seizure meds which has my stomach and sleeping schedule all messed up…plus the meds haven't stopped my twitches..It's been rough but still pushing through, hopefully we will get some answers soon…love you all so so much and hope everyone has a wonderful day ?? • Photographer ? – @brianaberglund MUA/HAIR STYLIST/CO-DIRECTOR – @lunaglow.makeup Lashes – @lillylashes • • • • • • • • • • #week #tbt #photoshoot #photography #instaphoto #influencer #love #doyou #photoshoot #ehlersdanlossyndrome #effyourbeautystandards #inmyskiniwin #loveyourbody #loveyourlines #selflove #beyou #bebeautiful #blessed #happy #inspire #embrace #beauty #model #real #ilovemybody #bodypositive #goodvibesonly #perfectlyimperfect #thisisme #beautiful

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