Repost from @kpfoundation “A crucial part of this journey was for me to find shared experiences. A space where I could feel normal. I wouldn’t wish this upon anyone! And so, for the longest time I lived with the understanding that I am different. Until I met Raiche and other burn survivors.” @catrinpugh Catrin was returning from a Ski trip in the French Alps, when the coach’s brakes failed and the crash happened. 96% of her body suffered third degree burns leaving her with a 1 in a 1000 chance for survival. Following three months in coma, 200 surgical procedures and 4 years of rehab, Catrin defied destiny. She recently graduated from @kingscollege.london and is now working as a physiotherapist while helping expand the horizons of this world through her work with the @kpfoundation alongside the incredible @raichemederick_ Raiche was 18 months old when she was burnt in a house fire. Being a Black-British; female; burn survivor has come with its multiple narratives for Raiche. It is a story of marginalisation at multiple levels. A story of perceptions. The way you look, matters a lot in Black culture, so that was a long journey of acceptance for me... understanding, where I actually stand. I felt like an outsider, but judgement was quick to come by from others as well. “Oh you don’t talk Black, you don’t act black” I was often reminded.”” Raiche and Catrin came together for this shoot so we could explore the concept of finding oneness in our differences. The role of finding our community, our tribe in helping us navigate the parody of life. Together these two amazing women have and are continuing to help redefine “beauty” and normalise facial differences in this world. I asked them what they feel about being called an “inspiration” ever so often? “Ya! Im living my best life. I wonder sometimes when people walk up to me and say I inspire them. While I am just living my life... I somehow inspire. I guess it’s because scars have a beautiful way of telling a story... a shared story of many commons.” ~ @raichemederick_ Repost from @butnaturalphotography